Professor Jason Mika | Faculty of Business and Economics Associate Dean Māori

Te Pāti Māori’s unconventional election strategy appears to have paid off, encouraging voters to back its electorate candidates while directing their party votes towards Labour and the Greens. The results point to a significant shift in Māori voting, with incumbent MPs retaining their seats and Aperahama Edwards claiming Te Tai Tokerau. Professor Jason Mika (Business…


Te Pāti Māori’s unconventional election strategy appears to have paid off, encouraging voters to back its electorate candidates while directing their party votes towards Labour and the Greens. The results point to a significant shift in Māori voting, with incumbent MPs retaining their seats and Aperahama Edwards claiming Te Tai Tokerau. Professor Jason Mika (Business School) says the election demonstrates the power of voter-led democracy.

 

 

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