Te Hau Leads National’s Māori Wing Forward

Atereano Mateariki Hinurewa Te Hau | Te Hau Leads National’s Māori Wing Forward

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Hinurewa Te Hau, of Ngāti Maniapoto and Whakatōhea descent, is continuing her whānau legacy as the new leader of Kahurangi Blue, the Māori wing of the National Party.

She previously ran as the party’s candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau in the last election.

At the annual Kahurangi Blue meeting, Te Hau succeeded Tūwhakairiora Williams, who served for seven years in the role.

Te Hau is confident that her youthful executive team will bring fresh energy and innovative ideas to enhance Māori support within the party.

“Bring together industry, education and community to create paths that work for us. If we want a system that truly serves Māori, we need to be bold in our efficacy and smart in our strategies,” says Te Hau.

Hinurewa Te Hau’s father, Mātiu Te Hau, was the National Party’s vice-president for Māori during the 1960s and 70s.

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