New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/new-ZEE-lənd, Māori:Aotearoa[aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup was the seventh Rugby World Cup, a quadrennial international rugby union competition inaugurated in 1987. The International Rugby Board (IRB) selected New Zealand as the host country in preference to Japan and South Africa at a meeting in Dublin on 17 November 2005. The tournament was won by New Zealand, who defeated France 8–7 in the final. The defending champions, South Africa, were eliminated by Australia 11–9 in the quarter-finals. The result marked the third time that the tournament was won by the country that hosted the event (following New Zealand in 1987 and South Africa in 1995).
It was the largest sporting event ever held in New Zealand, eclipsing the 1987 Rugby World Cup, 1990 Commonwealth Games, 1992 Cricket World Cup and the 2003 America's Cup. Overseas visitors to New Zealand for the event totalled 133,000, more than the 95,000 that the organisers expected. However, there was a drop in non-event visitors, meaning the net increase in visitors over the previous year was less than 80,000.
The 1941 census had been postponed due to World War II, so the 1946 electoral redistribution had to take ten years of population growth and movements into account. The North Island gained a further two electorates from the South Island due to faster population growth. The abolition of the country quota through the Electoral Amendment Act, 1945 reduced the number and increased the size of rural electorates. None of the existing electorates remained unchanged, 27 electorates were abolished, eight former electorates were re-established, and 19 electorates were created for the first time, including Tamaki.
The NZ Hawks wear a distinctive silver and black ADIDAS uniform which consists of a guernsey (singlet), shorts and socks. The guernsey contains New Zealand's silver fern and the Hawks logo. Before every match, similar to the all blacks, the NZ Hawks will perform a haka.
Tāmaki Battlegrounds Debate - ACT, National, Labour fight to lead electorate | Newshub Nation
ACT Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden is hoping to steal the Tāmaki electorate from National's Simon O'Connor who has held the seat for 12 years. Can she do it, or can Labour's Fesaitu Solomone sneak through the middle while the others fight for the right? Where do the candidates stand on key policy issues facing the Auckland electorate and New Zealand ahead of October's 2023 general election? Find out in Newshub Nation's Tāmaki Battlegrounds Debate ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/NewshubYouTube
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Peeni Henare, Marama Davidson and John Tamihere are three candidates vying to be the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau after the election. Watch as they face off in the first of The Hui's Māori electorate debates.
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ACT’s Brooke van Velden on her play for the Tāmaki electorate
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Tāmaki Electorate Debate 2023 - Taxpayers' Union | The Working Group
Candidates:
National – Simon O'Connor
ACT – Brooke van Velden
Note: The Labour candidate was invited but declined due to other commitments.
Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group
Promoted by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union, Level 4, 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011
published: 04 Oct 2023
Tāmaki Makaurau: The seat where Te Pāti Maori could beat a minister | Q+A 2023
Whena Owen goes to Tāmaki Makaurau, where Te Pāti Maori are launching a challenge against Labour cabinet minister Peeni Henare
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published: 09 Sep 2023
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Brooke van Velden for Tamaki
I'm running for the electorate seat of Tamaki and I want to be your voice and your local MP.
I want to offer Tamaki a fresh choice, a stronger voice, and a change for the better.
But first, I want to listen. Please visit brooke4tamaki.nz to tell me what you think or offer your support. I'm here to listen and work for you.
published: 29 Apr 2023
Boundary changes to Māori electorates proposed
A new proposal by the Representation Commission will see a number of Māori electorates redrawn. The growth in Auckland's populations will also result in a new electorate.
published: 20 Nov 2019
Shane Taurima to fight for Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for Māori Party
Former broadcaster, Shane Taurima, is set to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for the Māori Party. Taurima received unanimous support at a selection meeting on Sunday.
He was GM of TVNZ's Māori and Pacific Programmes until revelations he held political meetings at TVNZ which then forced his resignation.
Taurima is currently a senior advisor to Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
published: 11 Apr 2017
Māori Electorates and the Māori Electoral Roll: Webinar | NZ Parliament
Host Maika Te Amo (Kaiwhakawhiti Reo at NZ Parliament) is joined by Kura Moeahu (Tumu Whakarae at NZ Parliament), Dr Paerau Warbrick (Senior Lecturer at University of Otago) and Mona-Pauline Mangakāhia (Senior Project Manager - Community Engagement, Electoral Commission NZ) to discuss the formation of Māori Electorates and how the Māori Electoral Roll works.
This webinar was first live streamed on Wednesday, 19 August.
Helpful links in the webinar:
🔹 Find out more about electorates: https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/parliament-in-election-year/what-are-electorates/
🔹 Find your electorate on a map: https://www.vote.nz/enrolling/get-ready-to-enrol/find-your-electorate-on-a-map/
🔹 Learn more about your electorate in the 2020 Electorate Profiles: https://www.parliament.nz/en/m...
ACT Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden is hoping to steal the Tāmaki electorate from National's Simon O'Connor who has held the seat for 12 years. Can she do...
ACT Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden is hoping to steal the Tāmaki electorate from National's Simon O'Connor who has held the seat for 12 years. Can she do it, or can Labour's Fesaitu Solomone sneak through the middle while the others fight for the right? Where do the candidates stand on key policy issues facing the Auckland electorate and New Zealand ahead of October's 2023 general election? Find out in Newshub Nation's Tāmaki Battlegrounds Debate ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/NewshubYouTube
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ACT Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden is hoping to steal the Tāmaki electorate from National's Simon O'Connor who has held the seat for 12 years. Can she do it, or can Labour's Fesaitu Solomone sneak through the middle while the others fight for the right? Where do the candidates stand on key policy issues facing the Auckland electorate and New Zealand ahead of October's 2023 general election? Find out in Newshub Nation's Tāmaki Battlegrounds Debate ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/NewshubYouTube
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Peeni Henare, Marama Davidson and John Tamihere are three candidates vying to be the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau after the election. Watch as they face off in the fi...
Peeni Henare, Marama Davidson and John Tamihere are three candidates vying to be the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau after the election. Watch as they face off in the first of The Hui's Māori electorate debates.
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Peeni Henare, Marama Davidson and John Tamihere are three candidates vying to be the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau after the election. Watch as they face off in the first of The Hui's Māori electorate debates.
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Candidates:
National – Simon O'Connor
ACT – Brooke van Velden
Note: The Labour candidate was invited but declined due to other commitments.
Moderated by Mart...
Candidates:
National – Simon O'Connor
ACT – Brooke van Velden
Note: The Labour candidate was invited but declined due to other commitments.
Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group
Promoted by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union, Level 4, 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011
Candidates:
National – Simon O'Connor
ACT – Brooke van Velden
Note: The Labour candidate was invited but declined due to other commitments.
Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group
Promoted by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union, Level 4, 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011
Whena Owen goes to Tāmaki Makaurau, where Te Pāti Maori are launching a challenge against Labour cabinet minister Peeni Henare
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Whena Owen goes to Tāmaki Makaurau, where Te Pāti Maori are launching a challenge against Labour cabinet minister Peeni Henare
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Whena Owen goes to Tāmaki Makaurau, where Te Pāti Maori are launching a challenge against Labour cabinet minister Peeni Henare
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I'm running for the electorate seat of Tamaki and I want to be your voice and your local MP.
I want to offer Tamaki a fresh choice, a stronger voice, and a ch...
I'm running for the electorate seat of Tamaki and I want to be your voice and your local MP.
I want to offer Tamaki a fresh choice, a stronger voice, and a change for the better.
But first, I want to listen. Please visit brooke4tamaki.nz to tell me what you think or offer your support. I'm here to listen and work for you.
I'm running for the electorate seat of Tamaki and I want to be your voice and your local MP.
I want to offer Tamaki a fresh choice, a stronger voice, and a change for the better.
But first, I want to listen. Please visit brooke4tamaki.nz to tell me what you think or offer your support. I'm here to listen and work for you.
A new proposal by the Representation Commission will see a number of Māori electorates redrawn. The growth in Auckland's populations will also result in a new e...
A new proposal by the Representation Commission will see a number of Māori electorates redrawn. The growth in Auckland's populations will also result in a new electorate.
A new proposal by the Representation Commission will see a number of Māori electorates redrawn. The growth in Auckland's populations will also result in a new electorate.
Former broadcaster, Shane Taurima, is set to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for the Māori Party. Taurima received unanimous support at a selection meeti...
Former broadcaster, Shane Taurima, is set to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for the Māori Party. Taurima received unanimous support at a selection meeting on Sunday.
He was GM of TVNZ's Māori and Pacific Programmes until revelations he held political meetings at TVNZ which then forced his resignation.
Taurima is currently a senior advisor to Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
Former broadcaster, Shane Taurima, is set to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for the Māori Party. Taurima received unanimous support at a selection meeting on Sunday.
He was GM of TVNZ's Māori and Pacific Programmes until revelations he held political meetings at TVNZ which then forced his resignation.
Taurima is currently a senior advisor to Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
Host Maika Te Amo (Kaiwhakawhiti Reo at NZ Parliament) is joined by Kura Moeahu (Tumu Whakarae at NZ Parliament), Dr Paerau Warbrick (Senior Lecturer at Univer...
Host Maika Te Amo (Kaiwhakawhiti Reo at NZ Parliament) is joined by Kura Moeahu (Tumu Whakarae at NZ Parliament), Dr Paerau Warbrick (Senior Lecturer at University of Otago) and Mona-Pauline Mangakāhia (Senior Project Manager - Community Engagement, Electoral Commission NZ) to discuss the formation of Māori Electorates and how the Māori Electoral Roll works.
This webinar was first live streamed on Wednesday, 19 August.
Helpful links in the webinar:
🔹 Find out more about electorates: https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/parliament-in-election-year/what-are-electorates/
🔹 Find your electorate on a map: https://www.vote.nz/enrolling/get-ready-to-enrol/find-your-electorate-on-a-map/
🔹 Learn more about your electorate in the 2020 Electorate Profiles: https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/electorate-profiles/
Host Maika Te Amo (Kaiwhakawhiti Reo at NZ Parliament) is joined by Kura Moeahu (Tumu Whakarae at NZ Parliament), Dr Paerau Warbrick (Senior Lecturer at University of Otago) and Mona-Pauline Mangakāhia (Senior Project Manager - Community Engagement, Electoral Commission NZ) to discuss the formation of Māori Electorates and how the Māori Electoral Roll works.
This webinar was first live streamed on Wednesday, 19 August.
Helpful links in the webinar:
🔹 Find out more about electorates: https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/parliament-in-election-year/what-are-electorates/
🔹 Find your electorate on a map: https://www.vote.nz/enrolling/get-ready-to-enrol/find-your-electorate-on-a-map/
🔹 Learn more about your electorate in the 2020 Electorate Profiles: https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/electorate-profiles/
ACT Party deputy leader Brooke van Velden is hoping to steal the Tāmaki electorate from National's Simon O'Connor who has held the seat for 12 years. Can she do it, or can Labour's Fesaitu Solomone sneak through the middle while the others fight for the right? Where do the candidates stand on key policy issues facing the Auckland electorate and New Zealand ahead of October's 2023 general election? Find out in Newshub Nation's Tāmaki Battlegrounds Debate ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/NewshubYouTube
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Peeni Henare, Marama Davidson and John Tamihere are three candidates vying to be the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau after the election. Watch as they face off in the first of The Hui's Māori electorate debates.
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Candidates:
National – Simon O'Connor
ACT – Brooke van Velden
Note: The Labour candidate was invited but declined due to other commitments.
Moderated by Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury and Damien Grant from The Working Group
Promoted by the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union, Level 4, 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011
Whena Owen goes to Tāmaki Makaurau, where Te Pāti Maori are launching a challenge against Labour cabinet minister Peeni Henare
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I'm running for the electorate seat of Tamaki and I want to be your voice and your local MP.
I want to offer Tamaki a fresh choice, a stronger voice, and a change for the better.
But first, I want to listen. Please visit brooke4tamaki.nz to tell me what you think or offer your support. I'm here to listen and work for you.
A new proposal by the Representation Commission will see a number of Māori electorates redrawn. The growth in Auckland's populations will also result in a new electorate.
Former broadcaster, Shane Taurima, is set to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate for the Māori Party. Taurima received unanimous support at a selection meeting on Sunday.
He was GM of TVNZ's Māori and Pacific Programmes until revelations he held political meetings at TVNZ which then forced his resignation.
Taurima is currently a senior advisor to Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.
Host Maika Te Amo (Kaiwhakawhiti Reo at NZ Parliament) is joined by Kura Moeahu (Tumu Whakarae at NZ Parliament), Dr Paerau Warbrick (Senior Lecturer at University of Otago) and Mona-Pauline Mangakāhia (Senior Project Manager - Community Engagement, Electoral Commission NZ) to discuss the formation of Māori Electorates and how the Māori Electoral Roll works.
This webinar was first live streamed on Wednesday, 19 August.
Helpful links in the webinar:
🔹 Find out more about electorates: https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/parliament-in-election-year/what-are-electorates/
🔹 Find your electorate on a map: https://www.vote.nz/enrolling/get-ready-to-enrol/find-your-electorate-on-a-map/
🔹 Learn more about your electorate in the 2020 Electorate Profiles: https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/electorate-profiles/
New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/new-ZEE-lənd, Māori:Aotearoa[aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Somewhere between 1250 and 1300 CE, Polynesians settled in the islands that were to become New Zealand, and developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, became the first European to sight New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and Māori Chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant.
Tāmaki for Palestine has claimed responsibility for splashing red paint on the electorate offices of the parliamentarians in New Zealand ... Tāmaki for Palestine Demand Ceasefire ...