Govt Bill Will Suppress Māori Voters
The numbers already justify more Māori seats — but this Bill could lock them out for years. Te Pāti Māori is calling it what it is: voter suppression.

The numbers already justify more Māori seats — but this Bill could lock them out for years. Te Pāti Māori is calling it what it is: voter suppression.

Debate intensifies over NZ First’s push to abolish Māori electorates. What would it mean for representation, the Māori Roll and Election 2026?

Winston Peters claims the Māori roll is shrinking. Data shows it has grown by over 16,000 voters. Here’s why the Māori electorate debate matters.