Te Tai Tonga electorate
Te Tai Tonga is currently represented by Labour's Rino Tirikatene, who won comfortably with a margin of 4,676. In 2017, Labour won the largest share of Te Tai Tonga's votes – 56% to National's 13%. Boundary changes this year stripped it of an area around Naenae. Te Tai Tonga is the biggest electorate in the country, and includes all of Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, Rēkohu/Wharekauri, and most of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
My local priorities
Ensure there is an independent unassimilated Māori viewpoint and voice in parliament. Ensure Māori interests are acknowledged from within the framework of the Treaty of Waitangi. Ensure Māori are resourced to lead our own post-Covid recovery plan using solutions built by Māori for Māori. Why I’m running
I am standing to ensure there is a strong and unrestrained Maori voice advocating for our people and our rights as the tangata whenua of this land. I'm standing for my children's futures.About me
I've championed Māori education and development my whole life, my own family lead lives based on kaupapa Māori and the belief that we have capacity and capability to create our own future and beyond that we have the right to it also! I am unapologetically Māori and committed to challenging the status quo! Party list rank
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Principal Māori advisorPlace of residence
Ōtaki, Kāpiti CoastAge
42
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Advocate for positive poverty solutions. Advocate for a legalisation of cannabis and fair laws. Get whānau connected to their whakapapa and culture.
Why I’m running
I hope to inspire more positive solutions towards poverty. I will advocate for more personal development for the parents and caregivers in the home. I am optimistic about the outcomes we could see in our communities. With more re-training, education, financial and cultural awareness taught and supported by government and local iwi. I believe the legalization of cannabis will also be a positive impact on our economy and society. It will improve the livelihoods of whānau effected by prohibition. About me
Kia ora I was born and raised in Kawatiri Westport however, I now reside in Otautahi Christchurch. My whakapapa is Rangitane o Wairau, Ngati Kuia, Ngati Apa and Muaupoko I stand with the passion to see our people thrive. I come from a childhood of poverty, no identity, culture or education. I have a wealth of life experience and passion. I bring vision hope and a voice to our people and the whānau disconnected from their culture and identity. Party list rank
7First entered parliament
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Branch managerPlace of residence
St AlbansAge
28
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Advocate for the government to build many more state houses and generate options for iwi and community to build homes. Advocate for the government to raise benefits and the minimum wage to liveable levels. Extend the funding to community, business and iwi to generate sustainable jobs. Why I’m running
I want to help the Green party of Aotearoa gain party votes and return to parliament as I believe the Green party of Aotearoa offers sound solutions to tackle poverty, homelessness, inequality and climate change.About me
I have a Bachelors of social work and a diploma in business – Māori development. I have a background in community and service development and have worked in government, in not-for-profit organisations and for iwi/haapu. I have been involved in campaigns such as urging the government to build more state houses, end child poverty, stop the sale of state assets, indigenous rights and ending oil and gas exploration. I am committed to helping bring about social and environmental justice.Party list rank
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Director of a small businessPlace of residence
WellingtonAge
54
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Ensure the Government's Covid-19 economic recovery plan is implemented across Te Tai Tonga. Promote Māori partnership and delivery of government outcomes across Te Tai Tonga. Advocate protection and recognition of Treaty rights across all spheres. Why I’m running
I want to continue my mahi to advocate for Māori rights and wellbeing through laws and policies as a Labour MP. This needs to be based on a Treaty partnership. The Labour Party core values and Kaupapa Māori are aligned. These values have been an important part in my whānau and to Māori. I believe in Māori development; for me, that has always been about enabling Māori to live the life they want to live by extending the range of opportunities and choices open to them to do so.About me
I'm a son of the South. Te Tai Tonga is part of my whakapapa and is where I choose to serve. I have deep connections across Ngāi Tahu on my paternal side, and to Ngāti Hine in the far North on my maternal side. I am a passionate believer in Māori development and social justice. Prior to entering parliament I have over fourteen years' experience working in Māori business development roles including engagements as a consultant and commercial lawyer. I am a proud father of three children.Party list rank
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20112017 electorate result
Won Te Tai TongaBefore politics
ConsultantPlace of residence
Johnsonville, WellingtonAge
47
