Tama Potaka

Candidate for Hamilton West
Currently serving: MP for Hamilton West, Parliament of New Zealand National
Party National
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Contested 2 races — 2 elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
2022 Hamilton West Byelection • December 10, 2022 General
Offices held
  • MP for Hamilton West
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: National
    Dec 2022 – present
In the News
Live updates from Waitangi: Tama Potaka speaks, protesters shout ‘kūpapa’
The Spinoff — February 5, 2026

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One MP, One Pint: Tama Potaka on surviving Waitangi and being a wife guy
The Spinoff — February 4, 2026

‘Sometimes I get texts after question time, like: “What are you doing with that outfit on?”‘ National MP Tama Potaka hasn’t had a drink since about 2009, after his wedding.

Minister's message to renters: Negotiate with landlord
Otago Daily Times — December 3, 2025

Housing Minister Chris Bishop (left) and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka at the select committee today. Photo: RNZ By Anneke Smith of RNZ Housing Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging tenants to negotiate a cheaper deal as rent prices drop.

'Stone cold killer: Feral cats added to cull list
The Post — November 21, 2025

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has decided feral cats will "join their buddies, stoats, ferrets, weasels - mustelids, rats and possums" on the official list for eradication.

‘Stone cold killer’ feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announces
NZ Herald — November 20, 2025

It’s the first addition to the predator hit list since Predator Free 2050 began.

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