Tamihere defends data use at Manurewa Marae amid privacy inquiry

Wednesday 19 February 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 9:50am

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Stats NZ, John Tamihere, Privacy Commissioner

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere has admitted census forms were photocopied at Manurewa Marae but denies any data was misused for election purposes. The Privacy Commissioner is investigating whether Census and Covid-19 vaccination data were used to aid a political campaign. Tamihere claims the Waipareira Trust is being targeted for being a Māori organisation.

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1. RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 8:59am

   Manurewa Marae inquiry: Waipareira Trust targeted for being Māori - Tamihere (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 19 Feb 2025, 9:09am

   Tamihere admits Census forms copied at marae (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 19 Feb 2025, 9:11am

   John Tamihere: No wrongdoing in Manurewa Marae data allegations (opens in new tab)

4. Stuff via The PostWed 19 Feb 2025, 9:39am

   Manurewa Marae inquiry: John Tamihere admits census forms were photocopied (opens in new tab)

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5. 1News via RNZWed 19 Feb 2025, 9:50am

   'It's easy to throw stones': Tamihere speaks after inquiry findings released (opens in new tab)