Te Kaupapa is Waatea's weekend political podcast hosted by Matthew Tukaki, featuring political debate, Māori perspectives and current affairs from across Aotearoa.

Who is on Te Kaupapa this week?

This week Matthew Tukaki is joined by Willow-Jean Prime MP, Hūhana Lyndon MP, Arena Williams MP and Martyn Bradbury.

What topics are discussed on this week's Te Kaupapa?

This week's Te Kaupapa discusses State House tenants, comments from the Finance Minister, housing politics and who can win the North.

Why does Te Tai Tokerau matter politically?

Te Tai Tokerau matters because it is one of the key Māori electorates and a major political battleground for Māori politics, housing, regional power and Election 2026.

Te Kaupapa: Matthew Tukaki on Housing, Māori Politics & The Battle For The North

ByThe Daily Blog 23 May 202625 May 2026

Te Kaupapa, Waatea’s Weekend Political Podcast hosted by Matthew Tukaki, turns to housing, Māori politics and the battle for the North this week, with Willow-Jean Prime, Hūhana Lyndon, Arena Williams and Martyn Bradbury joining the debate.

Te Kaupapa asks who can win the North

This week on Te Kaupapa with Matthew Tukaki 🔥
💥 When the Finance Minister said State House tenants had “won lotto” — what exactly did she mean?
💥 Who can win the North?

This week’s Te Kaupapa panel

Joining Matthew this week:

🎙 Willow-Jean Prime MP
🎙 Huhana Lyndon MP
🎙 Arena Williams MP
🎙 Martyn Bradbury

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Politics. Power. Housing. The battle for Te Tai Tokerau, and the issues shaping Aotearoa right now.
📺 Don’t miss Te Kaupapa — bold conversations with the people driving the debate.

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