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Contested 3 races — 2 elected 1 pending
This week, Te Pāti Māori announced its policy of dismantling New Zealand’s prison system and replacing it with Māori-led justice. Critics say it’s impossible, but, writes Liam Rātana, evidence suggests otherwise.
What to expect when you’re expecting an election year.
Yes, defence minister Judith Collins still says ‘talofa’. Summer read – originally published August 21 2025. Judith Collins’ reputation in parliament precedes her, and it’s not what you might expect. She’s widely regarded, by MPs and staffers alike, as highly personable, well-respected among her staff and actually pretty witty. Real recognise real, so I knew we’d hit it off.
The MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.
The current Wellington Central MP is making it a fight with National: “Scrap the most right-wing government our country has ever had.”
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