Māori ward candidates' statements omitted from Whanganui profile booklet

Monday 22 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 3:53pm

In this story Ruapehu District Council, Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Māori ward candidates in Whanganui are concerned that errors in a candidate profile booklet have affected the democratic process. Supporters are organising a march, while local iwi leaders are reportedly considering legal action after candidate statements were left out.

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1. 1NewsMon 22 Sep 2025, 2:18pm

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2. Waikato TimesMon 22 Sep 2025, 3:02pm

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