Hot off the press, 26 days post-election and the formation of the 52nd New Zealand Government is pretty much in the bag. Although we now have a record number of Māori MPs in parliament – which is worthy of celebration – there are still many significant challenges for Māori within our current political system.
Read MoreIn the lead up to the election, Te Matapihi have taken an in-depth look at each of the different political parties housing policies, with a focus on what these all mean for Māori. So, what works, what doesn’t, and what’s likely to make a difference for Māori? Te Matapihi provides our scorecard comparison.
Read MoreFinally – the National Party. This election, National has the advantage when it comes to policy, with the benefit of being able to apply learnings from the past three terms in government. With many of the wins made over the past three years attributed to the coalition partner, what will National do to improve Māori housing outcomes? Te Matapihi provides a perspective.
Read MoreNext up – NZ First. Vocal in rallying against ‘race based’ policies, NZ First have positioned themselves as Kingmakers and could form coalition with either National or Labour. So, how will NZ First influence the next government to address housing issues and improve Māori housing outcomes? Te Matapihi provides a perspective.
Read MoreUrban development authorities are currently being considered by both the government and the opposition, largely in response to the inability of housing development and infrastructure to keep pace with population growth in Auckland. What could this mean for Māori? Te Matapihi provides a perspective.
Read MoreNext up – Te Paati Māori. The Māori Party have always been clear that they will work with whoever forms government to ensure Māori have a seat at the table. But do the policies stack up? Te Matapihi provides a perspective.
Read MoreNext up – the Greens. As a minor political party, the Greens will need to work in coalition with a Labour-led government. Strong on Treaty issues and social justice, the Greens have a set of policies designed to work alongside Labour’s, but with their own unique take. So, do the Greens’ policies stack up for Māori? Te Matapihi provides a perspective.
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, Labour announced their Māori Housing policy at South Auckland's Ngā Whare Waatea Marae. The question is, will it work? And will it make a difference for Māori? Te Matapihi provides a perspective.
Read MoreHousing is a hot-button issue this election year, with various parties contributing their own targeted solutions. Do the policies stack up, and what do they mean for Māori? Te Matapihi cuts through the spin, in the first instalment of our Māori housing election year series.
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