Te Pāti Māori Plans for 2026 General Election

Te Pāti Māori has experienced a tumultuous term, expanding from two to six electorate MPs and achieving a significant byelection victory in Tāmaki Makaurau. The party also played a pivotal role in mobilizing large protests, marking a historic hīkoi in New Zealand. However, their polling has drastically declined, plummeting to as low as 1% as the year concludes. Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi acknowledges the challenging situation, suggesting there is only one way forward.

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