Tama Potaka.
New Zealand politician (born 1976)
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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A spokesperson for National's fisheries plan provided an update regarding the national fisheries plan.Some support2 reports
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Tama Potaka was active in two capacities on October 5th: as a member of the legislative body and competing for the Māori vote in the election.Some support1 report
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Tama Potaka serves as the Conservation Minister in New Zealand, conducting surveillance with wildlife facilities and overseeing biosecurity matters.Well supported3 reports
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Forest & Bird is a New Zealand organization and Tama Potaka is the Conservation Minister overseeing the Department of Conservation.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The government addressed environmental liabilities in New Zealand on October 1, 2024.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Minister Tama Potaka oversaw the implementation of welfare system policy in New Zealand.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Whangamarino Wetland received $2 million for its action plan, funded by new International Visitor Levy investments.Some support3 reports
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Minister Tama Potaka led efforts related to the Predator Free 2050 initiative.Some support1 report
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Minister Tama Potaka defended government reforms against concerns raised by Craig Little.Some support3 reports
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The Conservation Amendment Bill passed its first reading in parliament on June 1, 2026, with Tama Potaka as Conservation Minister.Some support7 reports4 developments inside
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
MSD targets influenced Housing Minister Tama Potaka on June 1, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Christopher Luxon appointed Tama Potaka to a cabinet role, following a discussion between Potaka and the MSD boss.Some support3 reports
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Leading polls showing trailing trends involving the National entity and Tama Potaka.Some support1 report
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Tama Potaka met with Forest and Bird and Environmental Defence Society to discuss removing provisions from a bill.Some support1 report
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Tama Potaka spoke in Parliament regarding a bill concerning the management of Department of Conservation land in Marlborough.Some support1 report
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Around Tama Potaka this week
News at the entities that move Tama Potaka most-
government StructuralJohn Cummins, representing the government, attended a local funeral service on October 19, 2026.Moves Tama Potaka
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Christopher Luxon StructuralLouise Upston prevents a bill from reaching the House while Labour plans a social media ban opposed by Erica Stanford and Christopher Luxon.Moves Tama Potaka
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Te Pāti Māori OperationalParliamentary scrutiny of Whānau Ora is ongoing, involving Te Pāti Māori and John Tamihere.Moves Tama Potaka
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parliament StructuralLuca Niculescu's cabinet nominees face parliamentary hearings today.Moves Tama Potaka
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Department of Conservation StructuralGovernor Mike Kehoe signed a resolution in Missouri while the Department of Conservation tracked industry data.Moves Tama Potaka
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Ministry of Social Development StructuralGovernment expects public agencies to utilize Generative AI tools to improve operational efficiency.Moves Tama Potaka
Connections
The 19 strongest of 25, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
government Structural
Tama Potaka serves as a Minister, actively implementing and defending the policies and direction of the government.
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Department of Conservation Structural
Tama Potaka serves as the Conservation Minister, providing executive oversight and policy direction for the Department of Conservation.
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Ministry of Social Development Structural
Tama Potaka holds ministerial responsibility for overseeing the policy implementation and operations of the Ministry of Social Development.
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Christopher Luxon Structural
Christopher Luxon appointed Tama Potaka to a cabinet role, establishing a formal hierarchical relationship.
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Te Pāti Māori Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in political competition for the support of the Māori electorate during elections.
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Craig Little Operational
The two individuals are professionally engaged in a competitive policy environment, where A is actively defending their proposed reforms against B's stated concerns.
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Costco Transactional
Tama Potaka used his authority to approve a fast-track application for Costco.
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parliament Structural
Tama Potaka holds a formal membership role within the Parliament institution.
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Regional Development Fund Transactional
RDF announced funding for a marae project associated with Tama Potaka.
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Chris Bishop Transactional
The relationship is defined by a specific, announced financial transaction involving nationwide funding of $14.5 million.
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Casey Costello Operational
The two individuals collaborated on policy proposals regarding reforms.
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Helen Houghton Operational
Helen Houghton monitors Tama Potaka's professional work regarding bill backdown.
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Ramsar Transactional
Tama Potaka, likely in an official capacity, committed funds toward the restoration of the Ramsar site.
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Debbie Power Shared context
Both are operating within the social services and government sector relevant to the targets discussion.
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National Party Structural
Tama Potaka holds the formal role of Conservation spokesperson for the National Party.
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MSD Operational
MSD actively targets and influences Tama Potaka, who subsequently responds to the company's performance criticism.
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National Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in leading polls showing trailing trends.
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Bishop Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Tama Potaka and Bishop.
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Crown Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe a relationship between Tama Potaka and Crown.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 events- Tama Potaka serves as the Conservation Minister in New Zealand, conducting surveillance with wildlife facilities and overseeing biosecurity matters.
- The government addressed environmental liabilities in New Zealand on October 1, 2024.
- Whangamarino Wetland received $2 million for its action plan, funded by new International Visitor Levy investments.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
8 events- Forest & Bird is a New Zealand organization and Tama Potaka is the Conservation Minister overseeing the Department of Conservation.
- Minister Tama Potaka oversaw the implementation of welfare system policy in New Zealand.
- The Conservation Amendment Bill passed its first reading in parliament on June 1, 2026, with Tama Potaka as Conservation Minister.
- MSD targets influenced Housing Minister Tama Potaka on June 1, 2026.
- Christopher Luxon appointed Tama Potaka to a cabinet role, following a discussion between Potaka and the MSD boss.
- Leading polls showing trailing trends involving the National entity and Tama Potaka.
- Tama Potaka met with Forest and Bird and Environmental Defence Society to discuss removing provisions from a bill.
- Tama Potaka spoke in Parliament regarding a bill concerning the management of Department of Conservation land in Marlborough.