It’s deeply saddening to see Māori voices being removed from local democracy. True democracy is about sharing power — and Māori, as tangata whenua, should always have a seat at the table.

This rhetoric of “merit” from Luxon and Winston is a hollow illusion. I’ve seen firsthand how privilege carves pathways, how wealth and status quietly open doors that others never even knew existed. The truth remains unchanged: it’s not just what you know, but who you know. 1/2 #nzpol

How long will Mark Mitchell stay silent about Destiny Church’s violent antics this weekend? Will he finally crack down and strip the ‘Man Up’ crew of their gang-style patches, or just look the other way? #nzpol