Labour’s Willie Jackson warns Te Pāti Māori strategy could threaten Māori seats integrity
Te Pāti Māori's election strategy risks undermining the integrity of Māori electoral seats, Labour says.
Labour politician Willie Jackson has expressed concern that Te Pāti Māori's approach to the 2026 election could threaten the integrity of the Māori seats. Te Pāti Māori argues its strategy offers the left the best chance of defeating the coalition government.
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Election 2026: Labour’s Willie Jackson says Te Pāti Māori strategy could threaten integrity of Māori seats
Te Pāti Māori says its approach gives the left the best shot of beating the coalition.