Election 2026: Te Pāti Māori to campaign for candidate vote only

Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·16 Aug, 2026 05:20 AM4 mins to read‌Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi (left) and Debbie Ngarewa Packer speak to reporters at Parliament. Photo / Mark MitchellTe Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi (left) and Debbie Ngarewa Packer speak to reporters at Parliament. Photo / Mark MitchellTe Pāti Māori will only campaign on winning the Māori seats – rather than the party vote – in the election as part of a “strategic” effort to bring the coalition Government “to its knees”. The party launched its election campaign at Te Poho o Rāwiri marae in Gisborne today