Review finds no misuse of Whānau Ora funds for electioneering

Friday 12 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 10:00am

In this story Te Puni Kōkiri

An independent review has not upheld allegations that two former Whānau Ora commissioning agencies misused public funds for electioneering. While an advertisement encouraging Māori to join the Māori electoral roll was deemed within funding frameworks, some issues have been referred to the Electoral Commission and Public Service Commission.

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1. The Press via The PostFri 12 Sep 2025, 9:47am

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2. RNZFri 12 Sep 2025, 9:54am

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3. StuffFri 12 Sep 2025, 10:00am

   Allegations of inappropriate use of Whānau Ora funds ‘not upheld’ (opens in new tab)