Electoral Commission

Rawiri Waititi describes the latest scrutiny over allegations of COVID-19 data to target Māori voters for the benefit of the Māori Party, as a pig-hunting expedition.

She was suspended by her party leadership amid accusations against her husband's business, and about her possible involvement - currently the subject of an investigation.

Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer describes election day as a “disgraceful event of affairs” for the Māori voter.

Overseas and Telephone dictation voting begins Wednesday. Advance voting in Aotearoa opens on Monday. It’s not too late to enrol to vote.