What is Te Kaupapa with Matthew Tukaki?

Te Kaupapa is a political discussion programme hosted by Matthew Tukaki featuring debates on Māori politics, current affairs and social issues.

Why is Hone Harawira’s possible return important?

Hone Harawira remains one of the most influential figures in modern Māori politics and could significantly affect Te Tai Tokerau and party vote dynamics.

Why is the prison system being discussed?

Critics argue New Zealand’s prison system disproportionately impacts Māori communities while private and overseas interests profit from incarceration.

What role could Te Pāti Māori play in Election 2026?

Te Pāti Māori could become a decisive force in post-election coalition negotiations depending on electorate and party vote outcomes.

Te Kaupapa Tackles TPM Chaos & Prison Crisis

ByThe Daily Blog 16 May 202621 May 2026

As Māori politics enters one of its most volatile election cycles in decades, Te Kaupapa brings together some of the sharpest political voices in the country to debate the future of Te Tai Tokerau, the prison system, media controversy and the battle for political power heading into Election 2026.

Matthew Tukaki speaks with Greens MP Kahurangi Carter, Labour MP Willie Jackson alongside Martyn “Bomber” Bradbury for this weeks episode of #TeKaupapa

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Could Hone Harawira reshape Te Tai Tokerau politics again?

Is this the moment we see the return of Hone Harawira to Te Tai Tokerau politics?

And has New Zealand’s prison system become nothing more than a billion-dollar industry benefiting overseas corporations while Māori continue to fill the cells?

We address the Maiki Sherman korero

Big debates shaping Māori politics before Election 2026

Join Matthew Tukaki for a powerful and unfiltered discussion with:
🎙️ Former Minister Willie Jackson
🎙️ Green MP Kahurangi Carter
🎙️ Commentator Martyn Bradbury

📻 Te Kaupapa with Matthew Tukaki
📅 Each Saturday 10AM
📍 Across Radio Waatea, online and Facebook Live

Big whakaaro. Big debate. Real conversations that matter to our people.