Māori Housing Policy Scorecard
In the lead up to the 2020 general election, Te Matapihi have taken an in-depth look at each of the different political parties housing policies, with a focus on what…
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Jade Kake
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Jade Kake (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whakaue, Te Whakatōhea) is an architectural / urban designer, researcher and housing advocate. Jade’s research interests include decolonisation, the re-establishment of papakāinga / kāinga (villages), indigenising urban spaces through kaupapa Māori urban design, and mobilising effective responses to Māori housing and homelessness issues. Jade has experience as a volunteer technical kaimahi for Whangārei hapū (Indigenous subtribes) on sovereignty and Treaty settlement matters, and as a systems advocate for Māori housing at a National level.
National Party Māori Housing Policy Analysis
Finally – the National Party. After three years in opposition, National is vying for the opportunity to make a comeback. What will National do to improve housing outcomes, and how…
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NZ First Māori Housing Policy Analysis
Next up – NZ First. Down in the polls this time around, Labour’s current coalition partner NZ First were the kingmakers last election. So, how might NZ First influence the…
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Labour’s Māori Housing Policy
As the incumbent, Labour have a clear advantage when it comes to policy, building on a previous term in government. With some major structural changes so far, as well as…
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Green Party Māori Housing Policy
Next up – the Greens. As a minor political party, the Greens will need to work in coalition or as a confidence and supply partner with a Labour-led government. Strong…
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Māori Party Housing Policy Analysis
First up – Te Paati Māori. After a term out of parliament, a new team led by John Tamihere and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer are hoping to wrest back the Māori seats…
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Māori Housing Issues in Election 2020
The big issue of 2020 – COVID-19 – has sharply exposed the disparities between Māori and non-Māori, with access to adequate and affordable housing remaining a critical issue for whānau…
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