Hauraki-Waikato electorate
Hauraki-Waikato is a Māori electorate currently held by Labour's Nanaia Mahuta, who won comfortably with a margin of 9,660. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Hauraki-Waikato – 63% to Te Pāti Māori's 12%. The seat was established in 2008 and was previously called Tainui. Mahuta held Tainui since 2002 and Hauraki-Waikato since 2008.
Hauraki-Waikato candidates
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Donna Pokere-Phillips
Why I'm standing
I believe it is time to reclaim our future from an inflated bureaucracy. We need to free ourselves from excessive government and international interference. We need to remind our elected officials who they represent and stop them from a continuous attack on our freedoms and rights. My father died of his vaccine injuries, someone needs to be held accountable. I will advocate for a Royal Commission on the safety and effectiveness of the Covid-19 rollout.
About me
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My priorities
- Challenge government abuse of power. I am determined to entrench NZ Bill of Rights.
- I am a fearless leader, I will fight for the marginalised, I will be your voice in parliament.
- Stop any government making decisions for you without you.
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