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"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"
Te Ao Māori
4:00pm
In the Waiariki electorate, suicide remains one of the most urgent mental health challenges facing its communities.
Thu, Oct 15
In the lead-up to the election, chronic homelessness has emerged as a major focal point in urban areas, and it's not just a problem our biggest cities are grappling with.
Sun, Oct 11
Sat, Oct 10
Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara and Labour's Kerrin Leoni went head to head in a live debate.
Fri, Oct 9
On the East Coast of the North Island, Māori voters living in areas vulnerable to extreme weather say they need more than short-term relief.
Wed, Oct 7
The smallest Māori electorate is grappling with a disproportionately sized cost of living crisis.
Sat, Oct 3
A Parliamentary delegation saw MPs from across the political spectrum pay their respects today to the former Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe.
Fri, Oct 2
Waiariki is one of the largest and most geographically diverse Māori electorates.
Incumbent MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori faces strong competition from newcomer Kingi Kiriona of the Labour Party.
Wed, Sep 30
In the latest of its debates between candidates in the Māori seats, TVNZ's Marae spoke to three hopefuls in Ikaroa-Rāwhiti.
Thu, Sep 17
The poll comes after a term in which the Government's approach to Māori issues has been among its most contested.
A forty-strong horse convoy arrived in Wellington today with a petition that attracted over 50,000 signatures.
Tue, Sep 15
David Seymour is also promising to strip the Waitangi Tribunal of its power to examine current government policies.
Thu, Sep 10
Commentators Ella Henry and Penetaui Kleskovic joined host Scotty Morrison on Marae to discuss election issues.
Mon, Sep 7
Political leaders are being challenged by Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po to look beyond the “politics of today”.
Fri, Sep 4
He argued Māori health providers themselves had told Labour that direct funding mattered more than the structure.
Health
Sun, Aug 30
Dubbed the "Kiwi Tax Plan", the party said it was about fairness.
Wed, Aug 26
Three candidates have put their hat in the ring for the electorate made up of regions in the west of the North Island.
Mon, Aug 24
More than a year after a major review of the functions of the tribunal was announced, the completed review has yet to be released publicly.
Sun, Aug 16
The poll landed as National MPs met behind closed doors this morning before deciding they still wanted PM Christopher Luxon as leader.
Wed, Aug 12
The party says Te Waonui a Tāne would end reliance on short-term government funding cycles.
Sun, Aug 9
Four candidates are vying to represent the country’s biggest electorate – they put their case forward on Marae's first political debate.
Tue, Aug 4
Green Party candidate Tania Waikato is taking an unconventional approach before the August 6 deadline.
Thu, Jul 30
