Green Party Māori Candidates Dominate 2026 List
The Green Party’s 2026 election list is making an unmistakable statement — with strong Māori representation and a clear challenge to the cautious centrism dominating New Zealand politics.
The Green Party has announced 13 Māori candidates in its final list for the 2026 General Election with nine in the top 20 and Marama Davidson number 1.
Green Party doubles down on Māori representation
Co-leader Marama Davidson says, “Our skilled and diverse candidate list includes Māori with strong leadership experience, working together to deliver real outcomes for whānau, hapū and iwi.
“The 13 Māori candidates reflect a long-standing commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and partnership. We must reflect an Aotearoa that works for everyone. This can be what our Government looks like.
“Our exceptional Māori candidates bring deep connections to their communities, iwi and kaupapa, grounding the Green Party in lived experience. I am proud to stand alongside these strong Māori candidates on our list.
“The Greens have consistently held our ground over many decades, for te iwi Māori. We have experience and record on doing this work and building relationships across communities which is why we have grown steadily with increasing Māori membership, candidates and MPs.
“Middle of the road politics won’t deliver the change Māori need. The Green Party is the only Party that will deliver for Māori, people, and planet. Party Vote Green for whānau, for papatūānuku.
Who made the Green Party Māori candidate list?
The Māori candidates on the list with their ranking are:
- Marama Davidson
- Teanau Tuiono
- Tamatha Paul
- Hūhana Lyndon
- Kahurangi Carter
- Tania Waikato
- Craig Pauling
- Rohan O’Neill-Stevens
- Mike Davidson
- Heather Te Au-Skipworth
- Zephyr Brown
- Te Whatanui Kipa Leka Taumalolo Skipwith
- Awhi Haenga
