Tama Potaka

Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka represented the government on Saturday at the nationwide hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chose to opt out.

Potaka spoke to Corin… Audio

Tangata whenua are taking to the streets Tuesday morning to protest against what they see as a change of attitude from the new Government- which they describe as "anti-Māori"

The coalition agreement… Audio

This week’s weekend feature story for The House compiles highlights from through Parliament’s sitting week. Audio

Maiden Statements are usually the public’s first and sometimes best chance to learn about an MP's motivations and politics, and new Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka's was no exception. Audio

National's Tama Potaka is on his way to Parliament today having claimed victory in this weekend's Hamilton West by-election.

He won the seat by more than two thousand votes, beating Labour candidate… Audio

After weeks of campaigning, it's looking likely a new MP will be elected for the seat of Hamilton West tomorrow night as voting in the by-election comes to an end.

The vote was sparked by the… Audio

Hamilton West voters will head to the polls this Saturday for the by-election triggered by former Labour MP Gaurav Sharma, when he resigned from Parliament in October.

People aren't rushing out to… Audio

The Hamilton West by-election is fast-approaching but voters aren't rushing to the polls despite heightened concern about crime and the cost of living. 

Candidates have been campaigning for weeks now… Audio

National's Hamilton West candidate says winning next month's the by-election won't be easy.

Tama Potaka hopes to take the seat made vacant when the independent and former Labour MP, Gaurav Sharma… Audio