Minister seeks urgent advice over Whānau Ora advertisement

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 7:16pm

In this story Tama Potaka, Te Puni Kōkiri

Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka has requested urgent advice from officials regarding a Whānau Ora advertisement. The 30-minute video encourages Māori to sign up for the Māori roll, raising concerns about potential electioneering.

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1. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 5:26pm

   Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka asks for urgent advice after 'electioneering' concerns (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 25 Jun 2025, 7:16pm

   Tama Potaka seeks review of Māori roll ad featuring Tāme Iti (opens in new tab)