Tag: te_p_ti_m_ori
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Greenpeace Scorecards Rank Parties on Environment Ahead of 2026 NZ Election
Green Party and Te Pāti Māori score A's across five priority issues, while governing parties ACT, NZ First and National each receive an F.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentElectionClimate ChangeOther PartiesLegalSocial Issues Greenpeace Aotearoa2026 New Zealand General Electionenvironmental policy scorecardsGreen PartyTe Pāti MāoriConservation Amendment Billvoter enrolmentGreenpeace
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New Poll Puts Opportunity Party Below 5% MMP Threshold as National and Labour Stay Level
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll has National on 28.5% and Labour on 28.2%, with NZ First the largest mover at 12%, while Opportunity's 4.8% is its first reading below the threshold in six recent polls.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomySocial IssuesEnvironmentMedia NZ Election 2026Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll1News-Verian pollOpportunity Party5% MMP thresholdNational PartyLabour PartyNew Zealand FirstGreensACTTe Pāti MāoriWaiarikiRawiri Waititicost of livingIpsos Issues Monitorpolling uncertaintyseat arithmeticoverhang seatsNew Zealand politicsOpinion polls5% thresholdChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsRNZ-Reid ResearchCoalition negotiationsTax policyClimate policyParis AgreementMill RoadACT PartyNZ FirstGreen Partypolling1News Verian pollRNZ Reid Research pollTe Pati MaoriMMP thresholdPoll Intelligenceelection 2026
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National Claims Labour's Promises Would Cost Households $2,263 a Year
National says Labour's $18.8 billion of spending promises would cost the average household $2,263 a year, warning nine new taxes could be used to pay for it.
Politics and GovernmentElectionGeneral PoliticsEconomyOther Parties New Zealand National PartyChris HipkinsSimeon BrownNew Zealand electiontax policyLabour PartyTe Pāti Māori
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Greens and Opportunity Lead on Lobbying Transparency, PHCC Survey Finds
A PHCC survey of political parties finds broad support for a lobbyist register and donation caps, with the Greens and Opportunity going furthest on curbing vested interests.
Politics and GovernmentHealthElectionGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial Issues PHCClobbyingpolitical donationsGreensOpportunityTe Pāti MāoriNew Zealand election 2026
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Te Pāti Māori Launches Mana Takatāpui Policy with $200m Commitment
Te Pāti Māori commits $200 million over three years and an independent, Takatāpui-governed Commission with ring-fenced funding authority over Takatāpui-specific services.
Politics and GovernmentOther PartiesSocial IssuesHealthEducation Te Pāti MāoriMana Takatāpui PolicyRawiri WaititiTakatāpuiNew Zealand politicsMāori healthPublic policyMaoriElection
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POLITICAL PULSE: What Party Leaders Are Saying on Social Media (10am, 20 September 2026)
Hipkins takes on supermarkets over grocery prices, Davidson pushes commercial rent reform, Wong sets conservation bottom lines
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesSocial IssuesElection Chris HipkinsMarama DavidsonQiulae WongDavid SeymourRawiri WaititiLabour PartyGreen PartyOpportunity PartyACTTe Pāti Māorigrocery pricescommercial leasesConservation Amendment BillTe TiritiPolitical PulseNew Zealand politicsWinston PetersChristopher Luxon
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ACT Slams Te Pāti Māori's $1b Energy Fund as 'Bill for the Next Generation'
ACT's Simon Court says Te Pāti Māori's $1 billion energy fund has no identified savings, meaning more borrowing, while net core Crown debt sits at $192 billion.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessOther PartiesEnergyEconomyElection ACT New ZealandTe Pāti MāoriSimon Courtenergy fundnet core Crown debtNew Zealand Governmentgovernment spending
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Te Pāti Māori Launches Energy Sovereignty Policy With $1 Billion Fund
Te Pāti Māori announces Energy Sovereignty policy, including a $1 billion fund for Māori and community-owned energy assets and a pathway to sovereignty by 2035.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyOther PartiesEconomyEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriEnergy Sovereignty policyRawiri WaititiDebbie Ngarewa-PackerEnergy Sovereignty FundAotearoarenewable energyMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Accuses Government of Final Attack on Te Tiriti
Te Pāti Māori opposes three Treaty-related Bills it says weaken Te Tiriti protections, calling instead for entrenchment and an independent Te Tiriti Commission ahead of the election.
Politics and GovernmentElectionOther PartiesLegalSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiRawiri WaititiDebbie Ngarewa-PackerTe Tiriti Entrenchment PolicyNew Zealand ParliamentTe Wiki o te Reo MāoriMaori
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Te Pāti Māori Condemns Government's Move to Scrap Māori Partnership Agreements
Te Pāti Māori criticizes the government's reported plan to scrap Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements, calling it a move to dismantle the Crown-Māori relationship. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer argues it's ideological, not about efficiency, and will weaken essential partnerships.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Te Pāti MāoriMana Whakahono ā RoheMāoriGovernmentAotearoaTreaty of WaitangiLocal GovernmentMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Demands Urgent MFAT Action After Everlee Wihongi's Hearing Delayed Again
Everlee Wihongi's release from ICE detention faces another delay, prompting Te Pāti Māori to urge the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for immediate intervention after her conviction was overturned.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentAustralasia Everlee WihongiTe Pāti MāoriICE detentionMinistry of Foreign Affairs and TradeUnited StatesImmigrationAotearoaMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Names Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026 Election
Te Pāti Māori has announced Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Murch brings lived experience and a commitment to whānau Māori, aiming for strong representation and kaupapa Māori solutions.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesElectionSocial Issues Lisa Marie MurchTe Pāti MāoriTe Tai Tonga2026 General ElectionMāori RepresentationPoliticsMaori
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Te Pāti Māori Demands Full Disclosure on Taranaki LNG Project
Te Pāti Māori urges the government to release all redacted advice on the Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract. This follows revelations officials suppressed modeling showing low need for imports, prompting calls for transparency and genuine consultation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyLegalSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTaranaki LNG terminalGovernment redactionEnergy policyRenewable energyDebbie Ngarewa-PackerMaoriElection
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Pharmac Extends Consultation on Diabetes Medicine Access Changes, Proposing Wider Access and Removal of Ethnicity-Based Criteria
Pharmac has extended its consultation until June 11, 2026, on proposed changes to type 2 diabetes medicine access. The plan aims to widen access by lowering cardiovascular risk criteria but removes specific provisions for Māori and Pacific people.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegal PharmacType 2 DiabetesEmpagliflozinLiraglutideDulaglutideHealth PolicyConsultationTe Pāti MāoriMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Slams Government's LNG Plan, Proposes Renewable Energy Future
Te Pāti Māori criticizes the government's billion-dollar LNG import plan, calling it energy dependency. Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer advocates for investing in New Zealand's renewable resources and community-led energy solutions instead.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEconomyEnergyEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriDebbie Ngarewa-PackerLiquefied Natural GasEnergy PolicyRenewable EnergyGeothermalMaoriElection
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New Zealand Government to End Iwi Representation on Councils
New Zealand's government announced plans to remove iwi representatives' voting rights from all councils, sparking strong condemnation from Te Pāti Māori. The party criticizes the move as undemocratic, harmful to Māori rights, and implemented without public consultation.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Te Pāti MāoriRawiri WaititiAotearoaLocal GovernmentIwi RepresentationMāori RightsDemocracyMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Condemns Government's "Constitutional Vandalism" Over Te Tiriti Changes
Te Pāti Māori denounces Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's plan to weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references in 19 laws, calling it "constitutional vandalism." The party vows to entrench Te Tiriti amidst government efforts to dismantle its provisions.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsLegalEducationSocial IssuesEnvironment Te Pāti MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiPaul GoldsmithLegislationConstitutional LawGovernmentMaoriElection
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Te Pāti Māori Responds to New Te Tai Tokerau Party Formation
Te Pāti Māori acknowledges the new Te Tai Tokerau Party and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's 2026 election bid. The party confirms it will contest all seven Māori electorates, focusing on removing the current government and advancing Māori aspirations.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsElectionOther PartiesSocial Issues Te Pāti MāoriTe Tai Tokerau PartyMariameno Kapa-Kingi2026 General ElectionMāori electoratesAotearoaPolitical Parties
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ACT Leader David Seymour Warns of Parliamentary Disruption
David Seymour criticizes Te Pāti Māori's behavior in Parliament, calling it a threat to democracy. He urges supporters to donate to the ACT campaign to prevent a Labour-led coalition.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsNational PartyParliamentPolitical Parties David SeymourACT PartyTe Pāti MāoriPolitical CampaignDemocracyACT NZ
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Media Monitor: NZ pharmacy owners seek government action after baby's death
RNZ reports pharmacy owners are calling for government action after a baby's death, and Te Pāti Māori has filed High Court proceedings over electoral roll concerns.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldSportGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceLaw EnforcementLegal PharmacyGovernmentTe Pāti MāoriElectoral rollDrunk drivingTsunami alertRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on police internet access, Māori candidate
RNZ reports a review found weaknesses in police internet access controls. Also, Oriini Kaipara is running for Te Pāti Māori, and hearings began for the Regulatory Standards Bill.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldSportAustralia RNZpoliceinternet accessOriini KaiparaTe Pāti MāoriRegulatory Standards BillDavid SeymourRNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand businesses warned of tax crackdown
1 News is reporting that businesses in New Zealand are being urged to review their financial records as the tax department increases its focus on compliance. Also, former TV news presenter Oriini Kaipara has launched a bid to enter Parliament.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldEconomyTradeEmployment and LaborOther PartiesLaw EnforcementSocial Issues tax departmentcomplianceInland RevenueOriini KaiparaTe Pāti MāoriTāmaki MakaurauOne News NZ
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Death of Māori MP, Drug Bust, Museum Closure
RNZ reports the death of Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, a $24 million drug bust at Auckland Airport, potential museum closures until 2029, and condemnation of referee abuse in rugby.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportGeneral PoliticsTradeLaw EnforcementLegal Takutai Tarsh KempTe Pāti MāoriAuckland AirportDrug BustAuckland War Memorial MuseumNew Zealand RugbyReferee AbuseRNZ News
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Media Monitor: 1News reports on death of Māori MP, drug smuggling arrests
1News reports the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, drug smuggling arrests at Auckland Airport, WWII mine disarming and NATO Secretary General comments.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWeatherGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesLegalTransportationEnvironmentPhotography Takutai Tarsh KempTe Pāti MāoriAuckland Airportdrug smugglingNATOMark RutteDonald TrumpOne News NZ
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ACT Party Condemns Parliamentary Conduct and Announces WorkSafe Overhaul
ACT criticizes Te Pāti Māori's parliamentary conduct, contrasting it with civil debate at Oxford Union. Announces WorkSafe overhaul, including a 'Road Cone Tipline' and funding restructure, promising real reform.
Politics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsParliamentLaw Enforcement ACT PartyTe Pāti MāoriNew Zealand ParliamentWorkSafeDavid SeymourBrooke van VeldenPolitical ReformACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: Māori MPs Suspended, Cook Strait Ferries Cancelled
RNZ reports Māori MPs suspended after haka protest, Cook Strait ferries canceled due to high swells, SkyCity sues Fletcher over convention center delays, and Trump and Musk feud escalates.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWeatherSportWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyClimate ChangeLegal Te Pāti MāoriHakaCook StraitSkyCityFletcher ConstructionTrumpElon MuskRNZ News
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Media Monitor: NZ Prime Minister Demands Answers After Staffer Resigns
RNZ reports NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is seeking answers regarding vetting processes after his deputy chief press secretary resigned following misconduct allegations.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessSocial IssuesSportUnited StatesIndiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw EnforcementLegal Christopher LuxonMichael ForbesWellingtonLoafers Lodge fireTe Pāti MāorimanslaughterRNZ News
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David Seymour Calls for Support for Regulatory Standards Bill
David Seymour is urging public support for the Regulatory Standards Bill, aimed at cutting red tape and improving law-making, amid opposition claims it undermines the Treaty of Waitangi.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw David SeymourACTRegulatory Standards Billred tapeTe Pāti MāoriTreaty of Waitangilaw-making
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Vote on Privileges Committee Report Deferred Until After Budget
The vote on the Privileges Committee report has been deferred until after the Budget. Chris Bishop affirms punishments remain unchanged, criticizes actions as disrespectful to Parliament and taxpayers.
Politics and GovernmentLegal Chris BishopPrivileges CommitteeBudgetParliamentTe Pāti MāoriGovernment spending
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New Zealand Parliament Gears Up for Budget Debate and Policy Showdowns
Parliament to debate Te Pāti Māori's conduct and the Regulatory Standards Bill. The Coalition Govt's budget aims to curb spending. ACT criticizes the Green Party's economic policies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyGeneral Politics ParliamentBudgetACT PartyGreen PartyTe Pāti MāoriCoalition Government