Te Pāti Māori.
New Zealand political party promoting indigenous rights
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What's happening
Active this week
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Electoral overhangs may influence the balance of votes between the National and Te Pāti Māori parties.Some support1 report
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Bryce Edwards claims that Te Pāti Māori initiated election rigging activities.Some support1 report
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Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke confirms she remains with Te Pāti Māori and supports the scrutiny of reforms by the Waitangi Tribunal.Some support3 reports
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Te Pāti Māori shared views with the CEO of EDS on November 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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Curia conducted polls as the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori gained seats, intensifying competition for voter support among New Zealand parties.Some support10 reports1 development inside
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Racist attacks are threatening the integrity of the Waitangi Tribunal, while Don Brash is campaigning for political outcomes.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori argues that the current New Zealand health system is failing to meet the specific needs of the Māori population.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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NZDA surveyed Te Pāti Māori on dental workforce needs, and National pledged to fund more places at the University of Otago.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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NZCTU welcomes discussion on a tax plan, citing research into wealth concentration issues, involving Inland Revenue and various political parties.Well supported10 reports
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A judge ordered the release of an ICE detainee following the overturning of a conviction, prompting calls for intervention.Some support1 report
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A summit was held in Auckland, New Zealand, where Te Pāti Māori and the Green Party signed commitments.Some support2 reports
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Kemp was reported to have used charity funds to support Te Pāti Māori campaigns.Some support1 report
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Both Te Pāti Māori and the Green Party included free dental care in their platforms.Some support1 report
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Nicole McKee criticized Kerrin Leoni's political engagement, amid a dispute between Labour and Te Pāti Māori.Some support1 report
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Parliamentary scrutiny of Whānau Ora is ongoing, involving Te Pāti Māori and John Tamihere.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori and several other politicians, including Jessica Hammond and Dana Kirkpatrick, were noted as active in New Zealand politics on October 15, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Kieran McAnulty announced his preference for a coalition with the Greens or Opportunity Party, while seeking to exclude Te Pāti Māori.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori was included in a national youth engagement tool as of October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Political parties in New Zealand are being assessed on their strengths across various policy areas, including climate, cost of living, and Māori issues.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Te Pāti Māori and Tania Waikato are contesting the Waiariki electorate.Some support2 reports
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Former Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer revealed the party's election strategy involving the Greens.Well supported9 reports
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Te Pāti Māori is currently debating the Summary Offences Bill and applying pressure on government policies.Some support4 reports
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Te Pāti Māori competed for Māori roll voters in an electorate in Wellington.Some support2 reports
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer represented Te Pāti Māori while Carl Bates pitched for his party during a debate in King Country.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori proposed constitutional reform in New Zealand on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori is navigating the challenges of high Māori unemployment and intense political pressure.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori defends its interests regarding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with John Tamihere leading the party.Some support5 reports
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Te Pāti Māori leaders and members discuss competition for Māori seats while tensions arise with Labour leader Chris Hipkins.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Te Pāti Māori is actively seeking political support from the Labour Party while simultaneously challenging the established power structures.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori and Tania Waikato discussed the need for indigenous rights representation.Some support1 report
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McAnulty criticized National's GST commitment while Te Pāti Māori and Greens pushed for substantial tax system changes.Some support1 report
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Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke defeated Nanaia Mahuta in the 2023 election, as Te Pāti Māori challenges Labour's hold on the electorate.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Te Pāti Māori and the National Party contested a specific seat during the 2023 election cycle.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Tākuta Ferris, affiliated with Te Pāti Māori, defeated Rino Tirikatene in the 2023 election.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori candidates, including Aperahama Edwards and Hūhana Lyndon, are campaigning for the Māori electorate seat.Some support2 reports
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins faced questions regarding the partnership with Te Pāti Māori.Some support1 report
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Politicians, including Chlöe Swarbrick and Penny Simmonds, debated resource consent for AI data centres.Some support1 report
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Co-leader Rawiri Waititi and Te Pāti Māori are advocating for indigenous political rights and strengthening Māori representation in policy.Well supported6 reports
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Voters are prioritizing political parties that address the cost of living issues.Some support2 reports
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Todd McClay warned about the potential negative economic impact of the Labour-Green plan during the election cycle.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori operates in the Whanganui region.Some support2 reports
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Te Pāti Māori is a political party in NZ.Some support4 reports
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Hūhana Lyndon, a member of Te Pāti Māori, discussed the resilience of Northland communities.Some support1 report
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Te Pāti Māori announced a strategy aimed at securing a one-term government.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ginny Andersen, Chris Bishop, and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel are contesting the Hutt South and Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate seats.Some support2 reports
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Te Pāti Māori announced Lisa Marie Murch as candidate for leadership, backed by endorsements from Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.Some support3 reports
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Officials are facing pressure regarding a billion-dollar LNG import project underwritten by the Crown, involving redacted modelling and calls for full disclosure.Some support3 reports
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Aperahama Edwards contested the party line and was expelled from Te Pāti Māori on May 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Te Pāti Māori most-
Qiulae Wong StructuralPolitical conflicts erupted after Michael Laws mocked women in the Opportunity Party, leading to Luxon ruling him out of ministerial portfolios.Moves Te Pāti Māori
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Greens OperationalThe Scottish Government made a decision affecting environmental rights, involving the Greens party.Moves Te Pāti Māori
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Hūhana Lyndon StructuralA report detailing the social cost of gangs was released, involving New Zealand politicians and the Ministry of Social Development.Moves Te Pāti Māori
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parliament StructuralParliament in Uganda addressed student leaders on November 9th.Moves Te Pāti Māori
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Chris Hipkins OperationalChris Hipkins traveled to the Wellington region and Auckland during his political campaign on November 5th.Moves Te Pāti Māori
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National OperationalPaul Goldsmith announced a National party proposal regarding a debate informed by the US Fifth Amendment.Moves Te Pāti Māori
Connections
The 40 strongest of 74, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Rawiri Waititi Structural
Rawiri Waititi holds the formal role of Co-Leader within the political party Te Pāti Māori.
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Greens Operational
Greens and Te Pāti Māori are actively competing for electoral support and influence each other's voting bases.
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Structural
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer serves as a Co-Leader and representative for Te Pāti Māori.
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John Tamihere Structural
John Tamihere holds the formal position of President of Te Pāti Māori.
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parliament Structural
Te Pāti Māori is a political party that holds seats and actively influences legislative outcomes within the parliamentary system.
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Chris Hipkins Operational
Te Pāti Māori and Chris Hipkins are engaged in active political competition, negotiation, and influence over policy and coalition responsibilities.
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Tākuta Ferris Structural
Tākuta Ferris held a formal role as a member of Te Pāti Māori from 2023 to 2025.
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Hūhana Lyndon Structural
Hūhana Lyndon is a member of the political organization Te Pāti Māori and contests elections under its banner.
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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel Operational
The two entities are actively competing against each other for representation in the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate seat and broader Māori political representation.
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Qiulae Wong Structural
Qiulae Wong currently leads the political party Te Pāti Māori.
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Waitangi Structural
Te Pāti Māori operates as a political body whose core identity and platform are founded upon the principles of the Waitangi document.
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government Operational
Te Pāti Māori actively opposes, critiques, and applies political pressure on government policies and decisions.
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National Operational
National and Te Pāti Māori are described as political rivals competing for votes and influence.
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House Structural
Te Pāti Māori gained seats and is currently represented within the House.
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Tania Waikato Operational
Te Pāti Māori and Tania Waikato are political competitors in the Waiariki electorate who share focus on indigenous rights.
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Waitangi Tribunal Structural
Te Pāti Māori is actively proposing and campaigning to make the Waitangi Tribunal's recommendations legally binding.
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Christopher Luxon Operational
Te Pāti Māori and Christopher Luxon are engaged in active political competition, influencing each other's viability and political narrative.
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Tama Potaka Operational
The two entities are actively engaged in political competition for the support of the Māori electorate during elections.
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Spotify Operational
Te Pāti Māori utilizes Spotify as a platform for distributing political debate content to its audience.
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Aperahama Edwards Operational
The entities are actively engaged in a political campaign, including contesting a seat against established party lines.
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SKY TV Operational
Te Pāti Māori utilizes Sky TV as a platform to broadcast political debate content and reach its audience.
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Brian Tamaki Operational
Brian Tamaki's calls prompt Te Pāti Māori to support legislative reform.
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John Key Operational
The two entities are described as actively competing for political influence and voter support during elections.
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Electoral Commission Structural
Te Pāti Māori operates within the electoral framework managed by the Electoral Commission.
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Inland Revenue Structural
Te Pāti Māori proposes new tax policies, such as a wealth tax, which directly impacts the operational mandate of Inland Revenue.
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Chris Penk Operational
Chris Penk actively participates in political debates against Te Pāti Māori.
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Kemp Transactional
Kemp used charity funds to support Te Pāti Māori campaigns.
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Greens Operational
Greens and Te Pāti Māori are actively competing for support among Māori voters.
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Kate Stone Operational
The relationship involves the discussion and defense of tax policy proposals concerning wealth and income.
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Opportunity Party Operational
The two government agencies actively compete against each other in elections.
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Chlöe Swarbrick Mentioned together
Both Te Pāti Māori and Chlöe Swarbrick were observed participating in the OUSA Leaders Debate.
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Nate Wilbourne Operational
Te Pāti Māori provided support for the launch of WEAll Aotearoa.
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Green Party Operational
Both entities signed commitments together at a summit.
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YouTube Operational
Te Pāti Māori streams political debate content on YouTube.
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Green Party Mentioned together
Both political parties are noted for including free dental care in their platforms.
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Labour Party Shared context
Both entities operate within the same political landscape and governmental context.
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NewZeal Shared context
Te Pāti Māori operates as a political entity within the context of New Zealand.
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Creative New Zealand Operational
Te Pāti Māori is actively seeking independence from Creative New Zealand.
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Kieran McAnulty Operational
Kieran McAnulty actively competes against and seeks to exclude Te Pāti Māori in a political context.
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Gary Taylor Mentioned together
Te Pāti Māori and Gary Taylor are noted for sharing political views.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
5 events- Electoral overhangs may influence the balance of votes between the National and Te Pāti Māori parties.
- Bryce Edwards claims that Te Pāti Māori initiated election rigging activities.
- Te Pāti Māori shared views with the CEO of EDS on November 4, 2026.
- Racist attacks are threatening the integrity of the Waitangi Tribunal, while Don Brash is campaigning for political outcomes.
- NZDA surveyed Te Pāti Māori on dental workforce needs, and National pledged to fund more places at the University of Otago.
October 2026
9 events- A judge ordered the release of an ICE detainee following the overturning of a conviction, prompting calls for intervention.
- A summit was held in Auckland, New Zealand, where Te Pāti Māori and the Green Party signed commitments.
- Kemp was reported to have used charity funds to support Te Pāti Māori campaigns.
- Both Te Pāti Māori and the Green Party included free dental care in their platforms.
- Nicole McKee criticized Kerrin Leoni's political engagement, amid a dispute between Labour and Te Pāti Māori.
- Parliamentary scrutiny of Whānau Ora is ongoing, involving Te Pāti Māori and John Tamihere.
- Te Pāti Māori and several other politicians, including Jessica Hammond and Dana Kirkpatrick, were noted as active in New Zealand politics on October 15, 2026.
- Kieran McAnulty announced his preference for a coalition with the Greens or Opportunity Party, while seeking to exclude Te Pāti Māori.
- Te Pāti Māori was included in a national youth engagement tool as of October 1, 2026.
September 2026
6 events- Curia conducted polls as the Green Party and Te Pāti Māori gained seats, intensifying competition for voter support among New Zealand parties.
- Te Pāti Māori competed for Māori roll voters in an electorate in Wellington.
- Debbie Ngarewa-Packer represented Te Pāti Māori while Carl Bates pitched for his party during a debate in King Country.
- Te Pāti Māori proposed constitutional reform in New Zealand on September 1, 2026.
- Te Pāti Māori is navigating the challenges of high Māori unemployment and intense political pressure.
- Te Pāti Māori is actively seeking political support from the Labour Party while simultaneously challenging the established power structures.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
9 events- NZCTU welcomes discussion on a tax plan, citing research into wealth concentration issues, involving Inland Revenue and various political parties.
- Former Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer revealed the party's election strategy involving the Greens.
- Te Pāti Māori leaders and members discuss competition for Māori seats while tensions arise with Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
- Te Pāti Māori and Tania Waikato discussed the need for indigenous rights representation.
- McAnulty criticized National's GST commitment while Te Pāti Māori and Greens pushed for substantial tax system changes.
- Tākuta Ferris, affiliated with Te Pāti Māori, defeated Rino Tirikatene in the 2023 election.
- Te Pāti Māori candidates, including Aperahama Edwards and Hūhana Lyndon, are campaigning for the Māori electorate seat.
- Labour leader Chris Hipkins faced questions regarding the partnership with Te Pāti Māori.
- Politicians, including Chlöe Swarbrick and Penny Simmonds, debated resource consent for AI data centres.
July 2026
6 events- Te Pāti Māori argues that the current New Zealand health system is failing to meet the specific needs of the Māori population.
- Political parties in New Zealand are being assessed on their strengths across various policy areas, including climate, cost of living, and Māori issues.
- Te Pāti Māori and Tania Waikato are contesting the Waiariki electorate.
- Voters are prioritizing political parties that address the cost of living issues.
- Todd McClay warned about the potential negative economic impact of the Labour-Green plan during the election cycle.
- Te Pāti Māori operates in the Whanganui region.
June 2026
13 events- Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke confirms she remains with Te Pāti Māori and supports the scrutiny of reforms by the Waitangi Tribunal.
- Te Pāti Māori is currently debating the Summary Offences Bill and applying pressure on government policies.
- Te Pāti Māori defends its interests regarding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with John Tamihere leading the party.
- Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke defeated Nanaia Mahuta in the 2023 election, as Te Pāti Māori challenges Labour's hold on the electorate.
- Te Pāti Māori and the National Party contested a specific seat during the 2023 election cycle.
- Co-leader Rawiri Waititi and Te Pāti Māori are advocating for indigenous political rights and strengthening Māori representation in policy.
- Te Pāti Māori is a political party in NZ.
- Hūhana Lyndon, a member of Te Pāti Māori, discussed the resilience of Northland communities.
- Te Pāti Māori announced a strategy aimed at securing a one-term government.
- Ginny Andersen, Chris Bishop, and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel are contesting the Hutt South and Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate seats.
- Te Pāti Māori announced Lisa Marie Murch as candidate for leadership, backed by endorsements from Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
- Officials are facing pressure regarding a billion-dollar LNG import project underwritten by the Crown, involving redacted modelling and calls for full disclosure.
- Aperahama Edwards contested the party line and was expelled from Te Pāti Māori on May 27, 2026.