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All parties on Economy
Economy · Party position

Te Pāti Māori on Economy

Tax the wealthy; grow Māori-led economy and lift incomes

Te Pāti Māori says the wealthiest should pay more tax, with that money going to housing, health, and education. They want to grow Māori-owned businesses and funds, protect Māori knowledge and data, and lift incomes so people can live with dignity. They also want to make transport more affordable and strengthen welfare support for whānau struggling with everyday costs.

What they say they'll do

  • Make the wealthiest pay more tax and use revenue for public services
  • Build Māori-led institutions and funds to grow Māori enterprise and wealth
  • Protect Māori data and knowledge through data sovereignty
  • Lift incomes so people can live with dignity
  • Strengthen welfare so whānau are not penalised for being poor
  • Back practical cost-of-living relief including transport affordability

Who this affects

Low-income whānau
The party says it will lift incomes and strengthen welfare so whānau are not forced to choose between essentials like food, rent, power, transport, medicine, or school costs.
Māori business owners and entrepreneurs
The party says it will build Māori-led institutions and funds to support Māori enterprise, trade, innovation, and long-term wealth building.
Wealthy individuals
The party says it will require the wealthiest to pay more tax, with that revenue directed toward housing, health, education, and whānau support.
Public transport users
The party says it will back practical cost-of-living relief that includes making transport more affordable.

In their own words

“Make sure the wealthiest pay their fair share. Use that revenue to fund housing, health, education and whānau support.”
“Economic power is political power. This is about restoring what was taken and growing Māori wealth.”
“No whānau should be forced to choose between kai, rent, power, transport, medicine, or school costs.”
Verify at Te Pāti Māori — official policy page

Summarised neutrally from Te Pāti Māori’s own official policy (as at 2026-06-23) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Economy →

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