Te Pāti Māori launches election campaign in Gisborne

Sunday 16 August 2026 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 17 Aug, 6:30am

In this story Te Pāti Māori, Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Te Pāti Māori has officially launched its election campaign at Te Poho o Rāwiri Marae in Gisborne. The party's strategy focuses on securing candidate votes to increase Māori representation in Parliament, while advising voters to decide for themselves regarding the party vote.

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1. 1News via RNZSun 16 Aug, 4:16pm

   Te Pāti Māori reveals election strategy as campaign launches in Gisborne (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via RNZSun 16 Aug, 4:22pm

   Te Pāti Māori reveals election strategy at campaign launch (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 16 Aug, 5:20pm

   Election 2026: Te Pāti Māori to campaign for candidate vote only (opens in new tab)

4. NewsroomMon 17 Aug, 6:30am

   Te Pāti Māori reveals electorate-first election strategy as campaign launches (opens in new tab)