WAATEA NEWS COLUMN: The rise of TOP can take pressure off Te Pati Māori
Rising support for TOP could reshape Election 2026 politics and reduce pressure on Te Pāti Māori as new coalition possibilities emerge.

Rising support for TOP could reshape Election 2026 politics and reduce pressure on Te Pāti Māori as new coalition possibilities emerge.

A new poll showing the National Party falling into the 20s has reignited speculation about Christopher Luxon’s leadership while momentum builds for The Opportunities Party ahead of Election 2026.

A new poll suggesting the National Party has dropped to 28 percent intensifies pressure on Christopher Luxon and raises speculation about leadership instability and shifting coalition dynamics.

Te Pāti Māori stands firmly opposed to war and military escalation in Iran and across the Middle East. We reject…

Te Pāti Māori has denounced the Government’s plan to increase police powers to issue ‘move-on’ orders banning homeless people from…

Te Pati Māori Co-leader says, “Today we take the win. Trans-Tasman Resources has withdrawn its Fast-track application to mine the…

Latest Stuff poll shows NZ First rising to 11%, but Winston Peters’ age raises long-term questions about the party’s future and Election 2026 stability.

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

The Prime Minister today failed to give a straight answer on whether he personally supports the Māori electorates. During Question…

From a National–NZF–ACT coalition to a Labour–Green–Māori alliance, here are four realistic scenarios that could shape Election 2026.