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Rangatahi | Whakatau 2026

Analysis: Young Māori are asking for more than political personalities

Beyond political personalities, the poll highlights rangatahi Māori’s concerns about finding work, housing and affording essentials, and a future shaped by climate change and AI.

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Explainer: How to enrol to vote and why today is your final chance

Today is the final day to enrol to vote in this year’s election.

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Opinion: The people of Tāmaki Makaurau should decide who represents them

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New Poll: 58% of rangatahi felt unsupported for AI future

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Poll: Chlöe Swarbrick and Rawiri Waititi top picks for understanding rangatahi issues

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Analysis: Young Māori are asking for more than political personalities

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Opinion: The people of Tāmaki Makaurau should decide who represents them

New Poll: 58% of rangatahi felt unsupported for AI future

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Kerrin Leoni to stand as an independent in Tāmaki Makaurau if elected

Explainer: How to enrol to vote and why today is your final chance

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