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Hamilton West

General electorate

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What it takes to flip this seat
Tama Potaka
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Tama Potaka won by 6,488 votes in 2023 — 3,244 voters switching to a challenger would have flipped Hamilton West.

In the news

Coverage naming Hamilton West or Tama, from our tracked feeds.

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The roster

The defender's record, and who's confirmed to challenge them in 2026.

Won Hamilton West by a majority of 6,488 in 2023 — a competitive seat.

Tama Potaka is the Member of Parliament for Hamilton West. First elected in 2022, he is Minister for Māori Development, Minister of Conservation, Minister for Whānau Ora, and Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti.

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What Tama has prioritised this term

Official roles, sourced from parliament.nz.

Spokesperson roles
  • Minister for Māori Development
  • Minister of Conservation
  • Minister for Whānau Ora
  • Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti
  • Associate Minister of Housing (Social Housing)
Legislative activity this term

From Parliament's official bills record, as at 24 June 2026.

Government bills in charge (4)
  • Conservation Amendment Bill
  • Wildlife (Authorisations) Amendment Bill
  • Te Pire mō Ō-Rākau, Te Pae o Maumahara/Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill
  • Māori Purposes Bill
Battlegrounds map2026 election

2023 result and margin: Electoral Commission. 2026 candidates are added only once officially confirmed — never assumed.