Tāmaki Makaurau electorate
Tāmaki Makaurau is a Māori electorate currently held by Labour's Peeni Henare, who won by a narrow margin of 956 – one of the smallest margins in the country. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Tāmaki Makaurau – 60% to Te Pāti Māori's 13%. The electorate was first represented by John Tamihere after it was formed in 2002 from the Northern part of the Hauraki electorate. Pita Sharples held the seat from 2005 to 2014.
Tāmaki Makaurau candidates
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Hannah Tamaki
Why I'm standing
I believe New Zealand is the greatest place on earth. Our country and our people deserve to be the very best that they can be.
About me
My passion and drive is to support Kiwi women and families thrive. Decades of mahi and experience in the community and across the country, I am determined to do all I can with my life, to help our people prosper.
My priorities
- Family and children
- Cost of living and housing.
- Law and order.
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