Full video: TVNZ’s Kaupapa Māori Debate: "We’re really going to drill deep into kaupapa Māori that are important to Māori voters," says host Scotty Morrison.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/29/full-video-tvnzs-kaupapa-maori-debate/
Poll: Coalition has path to power but Labour steady after gangs row: National has dropped back from last week but Labour has failed to gain.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/27/poll-coalition-has-path-to-power-but-labour-steady-after-gangs-row/

Labour candidate warns Te Pāti Māori gang photos hand right wing ammunition: Party's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni says rival Te Pāti Māori’s ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/19/labour-candidate-warns-te-pati-maori-gang-photos-hand-right-wing-ammunition/

Poll: National jumps, leaving Labour’s position perilous: The latest 1News Verian poll has been released 18 days from the election.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/20/poll-national-jumps-leaving-labours-position-perilous/

A social media video widens the fallout from the Greens and Te Pāti Māori visit to the Mongrel Mob
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/20-10-2026/a-social-media-video-widens-the-fallout-from-the-greens-and-te-pati-maori-visit-to-the-mongrel-mob
Election 2026: Te Pāti Māori’s Oriini Kaipara vowed to restore ‘mana’ to Mongrel Mob at gang pad visit
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2026-te-pati-maoris-oriini-kaipara-promises-to-restore-mana-to-mongrel-mob-at-gang-pad-visit/MTQBAGNJDZG4FCPFMFOJ2AL7AU/

Gap between two main parties narrows in latest poll: Gap between two main parties narrows in latest poll
odt.co.nz/news/national/gap-between-two-main-parties-narrows-in-latest-poll-rf0hepd8

Luxon, Mitchell defend Potaka after photo with gang members emerges: Luxon, Mitchell defend Potaka after photo with gang members emerges
odt.co.nz/news/national/luxon-mitchell-defend-potaka-after-photo-with-gang-members-emerges-v4qi60ca

Hauraki-Waikato: Rangatahi to take a stand on Te Tiriti this election: As the deadline to enrol to vote looms at midnight, young Māori in the Hauraki-Waikato ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/25/hauraki-waikato-rangatahi-to-take-a-stand-on-te-tiriti-this-election/
Election 2026 live updates: Chris Hipkins slams Te Pāti Māori and Greens candidates’ meeting with Mongrel Mob
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-2026-live-updates-chris-hipkins-joins-mike-hosking-in-studio-after-leaders-debate/BIZYK5QHEJAQBJNJYKTG4K3TLU/

‘We’re not apologising’: Greens and Te Pāti Māori defend catch up with Mob on the campaign trail
stuff.co.nz/politics/361046412/greens-and-te-pati-maori-catch-mongrel-mob-campaign-trail

National jumps four points in poll ahead of leaders’ debate: National jumps four points in poll ahead of leaders’ debate
odt.co.nz/news/national/national-jumps-four-points-in-poll-ahead-of-leaders-debate-g7nryv8v

Te Tai Tokerau: Meet the candidates vying for the northern seat: Four candidates have put their hand up: Willow-Jean Prime for Labour Party ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/22/te-tai-tokerau-meet-the-candidates-vying-for-the-northern-seat/

OpinionAnalysis: Could extra seats in Parliament decide the election?: Spoiler alert: This election is going to be really close, writes 1News Politics Producer Tom Day.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/20/analysis-could-extra-seats-in-parliament-decide-the-election/

Which leaders stayed 'on message' at the Multi-Party Debate? : The kingmakers went head to head, as ACT's David Seymour, the Greens' Chlöe Swarbrick ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/14/which-leaders-stayed-on-message-at-the-multi-party-debate/

Promised a better life, New Zealand voters are asking what went wrong: Families living in campervans, workers losing their house deposits and communities ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-10-23/new-zealand-election-communities-november/107232890

‘No, I did not’: Labour MP denies visiting Mongrel Mob gang pad after TPM claim: During a Whakaata Māori Tāmaki Makaurau debate on Wednesday night ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361049460/no-i-did-not-labour-mp-denies-visiting-mongrel-mob-gang-pad-after-tpm-claim

When gangs are in the picture, all you get are pot shots: If those pictures came with sound, you would have been able to hear Simeon Brown’s hands rubbing ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-10-2026/when-gangs-are-in-the-picture-all-you-get-are-pot-shots
Election live: National says it will create a new marine reserve in Hauraki Gulf: Ahead of the November 7 election — follow 1News for the latest from the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/27/politics-live-national-and-labour-to-launch-election-campaigns-today/

Te Pāti Māori announces 'one-person' party list for 2026 election: The party said it was "reaffirming its candidate-vote strategy" with the move.
1news.co.nz/2026/10/04/te-pati-maori-announces-one-person-party-list-for-2026-election/

Te Pāti Māori spokesperson Oriini Kaipara said there needs to be a "robust discussion" about intellectual property rights and te reo.

National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll: National crashes, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker in latest poll
odt.co.nz/news/national/national-crashes-greens-surge-opportunity-kingmaker-in-latest-poll-mzih8289

Tāmaki Makaurau: Meet two candidates vying for the smallest Māori seat: Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara and Labour's Kerrin Leoni went head to head in a live ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/09/tamaki-makaurau-meet-two-candidates-vying-for-the-smallest-maori-seat/

Poll says Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote: Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote with a new poll revealing a change described ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1671964/poll-says-maori-are-turning-to-the-greens-for-their-party-vote

Ryan Bridge asks politicians, Barbara Edmonds - Labour, Nicole McKee - Act, Oriini Kaipara - Te Pāti Māori and Daniel Eb - Opportunity their vision for the ... Show more

Campaign update: Labour’s books, Greens’ fares, Act’s KiwiSavings and a one-name list
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/30-09-2026/campaign-update-labours-books-greens-fares-acts-kiwisavings-and-a-one-name-list
Hauraki-Waikato: Meet the two candidates going head-to-head for the seat: Incumbent MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori faces strong competition from ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/30/hauraki-waikato-meet-the-two-candidates-going-head-to-head-for-the-seat/

OpinionThe secret diary of .. the campaign: Week 1: Satire: Our revered leaders show their dog-whistling and hammering skills
newsroom.co.nz/2026/10/03/the-secret-diary-of-the-campaign-week-1/

The wildest moments from a hectic Te Tai Tonga debate: Side-eyes, interjections and absolutely no love lost.
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/30-09-2026/the-wildest-moments-from-a-hectic-te-tai-tonga-debate

The battle for Te Tai Tokerau: Four candidates, one seat and a Māori political split
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/01-10-2026/the-battle-for-te-tai-tokerau-four-candidates-one-seat-and-a-maori-political-split

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer admitted to using the slur.
🔗 Debbie Ngarewa-Packer booted from House after using c-word
Greens surge in latest poll, Opportunity hold balance of power: Greens surge in latest poll, Opportunity hold balance of power
odt.co.nz/news/national/greens-surge-in-latest-poll-opportunity-hold-balance-of-power-vlfhsmnc

Te Pāti Māori pledges $3.1 billion plan for 'kai sovereignty' if elected: The party is promising tax credits, a Community Kai Fund and funding for Māori-owned ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/21/te-pati-maori-pledges-31-billion-plan-for-kai-sovereignty-if-elected/

A Green surge in new polling puts the left bloc in reach with Opportunity holding the balance
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/29-09-2026/a-green-surge-in-new-polling-puts-the-left-bloc-in-reach-with-opportunity-holding-the-balance

Election 2026: Te Pāti Māori releases ‘bottom line’ energy policy featuring $1 billion ‘sovereignty’ fund
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-te-pati-maori-releases-energy-policy-featuring-1-billion-sovereignty-fund/DGJDIDJJVNDCJFDJN7EJS52MPE/

Māori seat poll: Electorates hang in balance as Willie Jackson tackles vote-splitting
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/29/maori-seat-poll-electorates-hang-in-balance-as-willie-jackson-tackles-vote-splitting/

Te Pāti Māori promises up to eight weeks of free food for low earners: A new tax credit targeting those earning under $60k sits at the heart of the party's ...
stuff.co.nz/politics/361036262/te-pati-maori-promises-eight-weeks-free-food-low-earners

#OPINION | Te Pāti Māori has taken itself out of the equation with a radical bottom line. #HeraldPremium 🔗 Co-governance and gaffes: It's been a shocker of a week for the centre-left
Chaos as NZ politician drops the C-bomb: An MP has been booted from New Zealand’s parliament after using the C-word in a scene described as “offensive and ...
news.com.au/world/pacific/chaos-as-nz-politician-is-booted-from-parliament-for-dropping-the-cbomb/news-story/c59391e76124bc5a46fed00e73930bd9
The Te Pāti Māori plan contains no costs or details on what revenue will be generated.
🔗 Watch: Te Pāti Māori promises five new taxes, income rate shake-up
New private poll shows Labour dropping but National unable to form govt: A new poll obtained by Newsroom shows National unable to form a govt without Opportunity ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/15/new-private-poll-shows-labour-dropping-but-national-unable-to-form-govt/

Election billboards vandalised: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Ryan Hamilton hit out: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer condemned racist vandalism to her election sign.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-billboards-vandalised-debbie-ngarewa-packer-and-ryan-hamilton-hit-out/BWGAMBNGD5D2NBYSW6RUIWZEJA/

ACT reveals plan to end Waitangi Tribunal: ACT reveals plan to end Waitangi Tribunal
odt.co.nz/news/national/act-reveals-plan-to-end-waitangi-tribunal-i09cn2oh

As Labour eyes the Māori seats, Te Tiriti fades from the vision: Labour is hoping Māori will 'get real' and favour economic strategies over Treaty ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/31-08-2026/as-labour-eyes-the-maori-seats-te-tiriti-fades-from-the-vision

Labour and National polling collapsing - both under 30 percent: Labour and National are both polling below 30 percent in a new poll that also has Opportunity ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1278458/labour-and-national-polling-collapsing-both-under-30-percent

Coalition returned to government in new poll, as Opportunity loses kingmaker spot
rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1278458/coalition-returned-to-government-in-new-poll-as-opportunity-loses-kingmaker-spot

OpinionTe Pāti Māori’s hidden path to major leverage: Analysis: Te Pāti Māori could further swell its influence if the party doesn't submit a list at all for the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/20/te-pati-maoris-hidden-path-to-major-leverage/

The calls on the right to ‘rort’ MMP by engineering a National Party overhang: Advocates include a former National leader, a high-profile NZ First candidate and ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-09-2026/the-calls-on-the-right-to-rort-mmp-by-engineering-a-national-party-overhang

OpinionRaw Politics: Draining the swamp and entrenching the Treaty: This week on the Raw Politics podcast: the coalition eyes drastic change in the public service ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/04/raw-politics-draining-the-swamp-and-entrenching-the-treaty/
Te Pāti Māori's one-tick trick could change the government
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/28/te-pati-maoris-one-tick-trick-could-change-the-government/

Te Pāti Māori’s tax plan: $30k tax-free, a new stamp duty, and a ‘kai credit’: Te Pāti Māori has unveiled an ambitious tax policy, claiming it would lower the ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/27-08-2026/te-pati-maoris-tax-plan-30k-tax-free-a-new-stamp-duty-and-a-kai-credit

Te Pāti Māori unveils 'Kiwi tax plan' with new 5% ‘stamp duty’: Te Pāti Māori unveils 'Kiwi tax plan' with new 5% ‘stamp duty’
odt.co.nz/news/national/te-pati-maori-unveils-kiwi-tax-plan-with-new-5-stamp-duty-p0ych7m6

The ex-Te Pāti Māori MP has got the green light to shift into full campaign mode.
🔗 Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's new party approved by Electoral Commission
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi on why Te Pati Māori thinks it can get 7 electorate wins despite former MPs standing as independents.
Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

Luxon again rules out Opportunity, despite poll placing them as kingmakers: Luxon again rules out Opportunity, despite poll placing them as kingmakers
odt.co.nz/news/national/opportunity-in-position-to-play-kingmaker-in-latest-poll-r142mchv

OpinionRestoring FPP won't give Luxon the power he wants: Comment: Modern voters won't flood back to National and Labour. Under FPP, Te Pāti Māori could end ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/28/returning-to-first-past-the-post-wont-give-luxon-the-power-he-wants/

The rule-in, rule-out game is ruining one of the best things about MMP: Our governments are meant to be decided by elections, not by a process of elimination ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/25-08-2026/the-rule-in-rule-out-game-is-ruining-one-of-the-best-things-about-mmp

The Sure Things: Kingi Kiriona chases treasure in Hauraki-Waikato: 'I'm not a wasted vote.' Backed by his kapa haka whānau, Kingi Kiriona is ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/24/the-sure-things-kingi-kiriona-chases-treasure-in-hauraki-waikato/

Where political parties stand on Te Tiriti o Waitangi: From entrenching te tiriti to curbing its role in law and government, the parties are offering voters ...
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/25-08-2026/where-political-parties-stand-on-te-tiriti-o-waitangi

Election 2026: Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris standing as independent in Māori seat
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/expelled-te-pati-maori-mp-takuta-ferris-standing-as-independent-in-maori-seat/FKQA54NYC5EXJNABT4N4FJGQBE/

New Zealand makes 'English' an official language, drawing nationwide criticism: The New Zealand Parliament has passed the English Language Bill ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1411105-new-zealand-makes-english-an-official-language-drawing-nationwide-criticism

Opinion'They make me really angry': Kiwi nurse in Oz reveals who won't get her vote: OPINION: In the latest in our State of the Nation series, we talk to a New ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/08/they-make-me-really-angry-kiwi-nurse-in-oz-reveals-who-wont-get-her-vote/

OpinionBy being responsible and not over-promising, Labour risks election failure: Comment: With the Greens and Te Pāti Māori proposing bold wealth taxes ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/30/by-being-responsible-and-not-over-promising-labour-risks-election-failure/

Ngarewa-Packer won Te Tai Hauāuru in 2023 by more than 9000 votes.
🔗 'We have proven what we can do': Ngarewa-Packer eyes another term in Te Tai Hauāuru
Green candidate's unconventional tactic to boost the Māori roll: The lawyer and Green Party candidate says she knows how the internet works ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/07/29/green-candidate-using-unconventional-tactic-to-boost-the-maori-roll/

Govt’s census overhaul thrown into doubt after Labour pulls support: A 75 percent majority in Parliament is needed as part of census modernisation – numbers the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/03/govts-census-overhaul-thrown-into-doubt-after-labour-pulls-support/

Election 2026: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s new party approved by Electoral Commission: The ex-Te Pāti Māori MP has got the green light to shift into full campaign ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-mariameno-kapa-kingis-new-party-approved-by-electoral-commission/DFSW2HKZVNDQZJPMGELK3NP3AY/

Why has New Zealand’s decision to make English an official language divided the nation?
firstpost.com/explainers/why-new-zealand-decision-to-make-english-official-language-divided-nation-14035839.html

Disciplining ‘little shits’, cash for babies and a Māori Education Authority: It was a busy weekend for new policy, with Act, Te Pāti Māori and NZ First ...
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/03-08-2026/disciplining-little-shits-cash-for-babies-and-a-maori-education-authority

Echo Chamber: As English is made official, a ‘certain politician’ tests its limits
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/31-07-2026/echo-chamber-as-english-is-made-official-a-certain-politician-tests-its-limits

The digital billboard told people not to vote for Labour, the Greens or Te Pāti Māori.
🔗 Outspoken developer referred to police over political billboard
One MP, One Pint: National MP Greg Fleming’s hopes for a bilingual parliament: 'Even bigger than the economy is this question of identity: who are we as New ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-07-2026/one-mp-one-pint-national-mp-greg-flemings-hopes-for-a-bilingual-parliament

Knowledge Nugget | Maori Haka explained: History, significance and India’s martial art forms
indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/knowledge-nugget-maori-haka-indias-martial-art-forms-upsc-10782901/

Outspoken developer Matthew Horncastle referred to police over political billboard
nzherald.co.nz/nz/outspoken-developer-matthew-horncastle-referred-to-police-over-political-billboard/QCQUJMZG6RESZFLIERV6S7SJCM/

Nicole McKee’s new Act leadership role means record Māori party leaders – but no one Māori voice
thespinoff.co.nz/atea/30-06-2026/nicole-mckees-new-act-leadership-role-means-record-maori-party-leaders-but-no-one-maori-voice

'We'll swallow our ego': Te Pāti Māori ponders the ultimate tactical sacrifice
newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/24/well-swallow-our-ego-te-pati-maori-ponders-the-ultimate-tactical-sacrifice/

(Re)introducing Act’s new deputy leader, Nicole McKee: The Act Party has named New Zealand's most famous former gun lobbyist as its new deputy leader.
thespinoff.co.nz/the-bulletin/29-06-2026/reintroducing-acts-new-deputy-leader-nicole-mckee

ACT reveals its new deputy leader: 'My whakapapa is mine': The party revealed the appointment at its AGM in Auckland this afternoon.
1news.co.nz/2026/06/28/act-reveals-its-new-deputy-leader-my-whakapapa-is-mine/

'We'll swallow our ego': Te Pāti Māori ponders the ultimate tactical sacrifice
newsroom.co.nz/2026/06/24/well-swallow-our-ego-te-pati-maori-ponders-the-ultimate-tactical-sacrifice/
