Te Tai Tokerau electorate
Te Tai Tokerau is a Māori electorate currently held by Labour's Kelvin Davis, who won comfortably with a margin of 8,164. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Te Tai Tokerau – 60% to Te Pāti Māori's 10%. The seat changes hands frequently and since its establishment in 1996 it has been held by MPs from NZ First, Labour, and Te Pāti Māori.
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Hūhana Lyndon
Why I'm standing
Born and raised in Tai Tokerau, I am firmly committed to the rohe, peoples and diverse communities. The legacy and promise of He Whakaputanga me Te Tiriti o Waitangi drives my service as a current Member of Parliament to advocate for honourable kāwanatanga and constitutional transformation. As a first term MP I have much more to do in parliament and maintain steadfast commitment to Tai Tokerau Electorate and improving outcomes for us all.
About me
As an MP I've had the privilege of working across my portfolios as a list MP: Health, Whānau Ora, Māori Development, Forestry, Media Communications, Māori Fisheries and Māori Education. Growing understanding and connections across portfolios and networks. Further a Tai Tokerau based List MP I have worked hard to advocate for communities hapū and iwi. Being present, learning, growing understanding of issues, supporting and advocating across local and central government I have served our people.
My priorities
- Revoke Fast-track Projects: Ensure our voice as hapū iwi and community is heard to protect taonga.
- Housing for Everybody: help whānau into homes, end homelessness and building more public housing.
- Tai Tokerau Economic Resilience: Invest in kai, renewable energy, climate and marae resilience.
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