NZ Election 2026

Te Tai Hauāuru electorate

Te Tai Hauāuru is a Māori electorate currently held by Labour's Adrian Rurawhe, who won by a narrow margin of 1,035 – one of the smallest margins in the country. Rurawhe is not standing again, but remains on Labour's list and is currently serving as the Speaker of the House. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Te Tai Hauāuru – 61% to Te Pāti Māori's 15%. Te Tai Hauāuru had low turnout compared with the rest of the country with 70% of enrolled people voting.

Te Tai Hauāuru candidates

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Te Pūoho Kātene

Labour Party

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Te Pāti Māori

Coral Raukawa

National Party

Te Pūoho Kātene

Labour Party

Why I'm standing

I believe Aotearoa New Zealand can be unique in the world; a thriving multicultural nation built on a bicultural foundation, set in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I believe in a future where the economy puts our people at its heart and respects our taiao. Where Māori futures are shaped by Māori hands, and we all advance together in a fairer, more inclusive Aotearoa.

About me

I'm dedicated to creating meaningful and real change for all Māori, as a key part of a thriving and fair Aotearoa. Born and raised in Porirua, I bring executive, investment and governance experience as CEO of a Māori charitable trust and board roles on Iwi, impact investment and economic development entities. A Fulbright Scholar and Stanford grad, I bring a diverse background in business, science, governance, finance, management and social impact investment.

My priorities

  1. Back small businesses to grow good jobs, with decent incomes, leading to strong local economies.
  2. Foster an environment that promotes home ownership, with safe, warm and secure housing for whānau.
  3. Enable Te Tai Hauāuru's transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy infrastructure.

Get across the policies, candidates and parties

Don’t know who to vote for? Policy.nz is the complete guide to the 2026 general election. Compare the parties, candidates and policies to see where you stand.

Policies

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Parties

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Things to know...

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  • Enrol to vote by Sunday 25 October

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  • Voting day is Saturday 7 November

    Head to your nearest voting place on the day, or vote early from 26 October.

  • You get two votes

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  • Your party vote is the most powerful

    It decides how many seats each party gets in Parliament. That’s what Policy helps you figure out.