Peeni Henare criticises government over passport design changes

Saturday 26 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 26 Jul 2025, 6:55pm

In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, Oriini Kaipara, Peeni Henare, Takutai Tarsh Kemp

Labour candidate Peeni Henare has accused the government of playing "silly games" regarding changes to passport designs. Henare made the comments while campaigning for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election in South Auckland. He will contest the seat against Te Pāti Māori candidate Oriini Kaipara.

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1. RNZSat 26 Jul 2025, 4:05pm

   Tāmaki Makaurau candidate Peeni Henare says government playing 'silly games' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 26 Jul 2025, 6:55pm

   'Silly games': Peeni Henare on passport design changes (opens in new tab)