Labour launches Māori campaign at Wainuiomata Marae

Saturday 29 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 29 Aug, 9:05pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, Willie Jackson

Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to media at Wainuiomata Marae in Lower Hutt following the party's Māori campaign launch. The party is campaigning to win all seven Māori electorates. The event included Labour's Māori caucus and candidates for Māori seats.

How they headlined it

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1. 1NewsSat 29 Aug, 1:50pm

   Watch live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media at Labour's Māori campaign launch (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 29 Aug, 9:05pm

   Election 2026: Mana on the line as battle for Māori seats heats up (opens in new tab)