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April 30, 2025 | News
Hēmi Rolleston wins Te Awanui Māori Ward seat in Tauranga by-election
In Tauranga, Hēmi Rolleston has been elected to represent the Te Awanui Māori Ward following the 2025 by-election.
April 20, 2026
March 4, 2025 | News
Candidates confirmed for Tauranga Māori ward by-election
The nominees for the Tauranga City Council Te Awanui Māori Ward by-election are confirmed.
July 19, 2024 | News
Eight vying for Kirikiroa Māori ward seat
Voting packs have gone out for the Hamilton City Council by-election for the Kirikirioa Maori ward.
November 16, 2023 | News
Costello puts Port Waikato on notice
New Zealand First MP Casey Costello says she's in parliament to rattle some cages.
October 11, 2023 | News
Port Waikato by-election date set
Prime Minister Chris HIpkins has announced the Port Waikato by-election will be held on the earliest possible date, Saturday 25 November.
December 16, 2022 | News
Tama Potaka input likely in Nat policy
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis says she's looking forward to Tama Potaka's contributions to caucus.
December 13, 2022 | News
Potaka ready to be voice of Hamilton West
New Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka says he's looking forward to being be the voice for his new electorate.
December 13, 2022 | News
Core Labour vote holding despite by-election loss
Māori Party president John Tamihere says the Hamilton West by-election was better for the Government than it seemed at first glance.
December 13, 2022 | News
Potaka valuable for National future plans
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says new Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka will be a valuable addition to the caucus.
December 8, 2022 | News
Poll puts Potaka ahead for by-election
National's Hamilton West candidate Tama Potaka says he's not relying on a new poll which shows him the clear favourite.
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