Oriini Kaipara
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Oriini Kaipara’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 1 race — 1 elected
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MP for Tāmaki MakaurauParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: Te Pāti MāoriFinal ElectedVote share • 65.4%6,948 votes
Offices held
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MP for Tāmaki MakaurauParliament of New ZealandAffiliation: Te Pāti MāoriSep 2025 – present
In the News
Labour's Peeni Henare concedes Tāmaki Makaurau by-election to Te Pāti Māori rival Oriini Kaipara
RNZ — September 6, 2025The Labour candidate announced his concession to his Te Pāti Māori rival, when the vote count hit 80 percent.
Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: Labour’s Peeni Henare concedes, Oriini Kaipara heading to Parliament
NZ Herald — September 6, 2025Follow the action from the race as votes are counted.
Low turnout clouds Tāmaki Makaurau byelection as Henare and Kaipara make final appeals
The Spinoff — September 4, 2025Labour’s ground game is up against Te Pāti Māori’s online momentum – but a vanishingly small percentage of voters seem to care.
‘A surreal experience’: Oriini Kaipara on going up against ‘Goliath’ Peeni Henare for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat
NZ Herald — September 2, 2025'It’s a big ask for anyone but I think she has stepped up.'
Tāmaki Makaurau candidates Henare, Kaipara push for votes at flea markets
NZ Herald — August 31, 2025Peeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara campaigned at flea markets today.
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