Kia ora e te whānau,
This year’s local election is bigger than ticking a box. It's about protecting Māori wards, upholding our voice at the table, and ensuring the people who represent us actually represent us.
We’re hosting a Meet the Candidate Hui so you can hear directly from those putting their hands up to lead, and decide for yourself who deserves your vote.
📍 Hihiaua Cultural Centre
🗓 Saturday 23 August 2025
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm
This is your chance to kōrero face-to-face with the candidates, ask the hard questions, and make sure they understand the needs and aspirations of our whānau, hapū and iwi.
We need bold, unapologetic Māori leadership in council, and that starts with us turning up, getting informed, and enrolling to vote.
Bring your whānau, bring your whakaaro, and bring your mana.
Māori wards are on the line. Let’s not leave our future to chance.
#voteyes4maoriwards
#hikoi4change