Waiariki electorate

Waiariki is a Māori electorate currently held by Te Pāti Māori's Rawiri Waititi, who won by a narrow margin of 836 – one of the smallest margins in the country. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Waiariki – 60% to Te Pāti Māori's 17%.

Charles Hunia

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Charles Hunia

Vision NZ

| Not currently in parliament

Why I'm standing

I have a heart and passion for Māori, to see our people live in a nation that is blessed and to see them do well. Standing with Vision NZ I believe we can see Waiariki truly thrive and flourish.

About me

For over 38 years I have been rooted in the Waiariki region; a recognised educator and community advocate, 20 years teaching experience in kura Māori and 17 years hands on experience assisting the Waiariki community.

My priorities
  1. Empower the nuclear family to thrive and prosper.
  2. Ensure quality education and training opportunities for all young people in Waiariki.
  3. Address urgent needs, eg homelessness, within Waiariki region.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Māori liasion cultural advisor

Residence

Rotorua

Age

46

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

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Why I'm standing

I have a heart and passion for Māori, to see our people live in a nation that is blessed and to see them do well. Standing with Vision NZ I believe we can see Waiariki truly thrive and flourish.

About me

For over 38 years I have been rooted in the Waiariki region; a recognised educator and community advocate, 20 years teaching experience in kura Māori and 17 years hands on experience assisting the Waiariki community.

My priorities
  1. Empower the nuclear family to thrive and prosper.
  2. Ensure quality education and training opportunities for all young people in Waiariki.
  3. Address urgent needs, eg homelessness, within Waiariki region.
Current role

Not currently in parliament

Before politics

Māori liasion cultural advisor

Residence

Rotorua

Age

46

Year entered parliament

Not previously in parliament

2020 result

Did not stand

Connect via

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