Tama Potaka
Hamilton West MP honours tūpuna in maiden statement
Maiden Statements are usually the public’s first and sometimes best chance to learn about an MP's motivations and politics, and new Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka's was no exception.
AudioTama Potaka on his way to Parliament after Hamilton win
National's Tama Potaka is on his way to Parliament today having claimed victory in this weekend's Hamilton West by-election.
He won the seat by more than two thousand votes, beating Labour candidate… Audio
New MP looking likely for Hamilton West
After weeks of campaigning, it's looking likely a new MP will be elected for the seat of Hamilton West tomorrow night as voting in the by-election comes to an end.
The vote was sparked by the… Audio
Hamilton West byelection candidates debate issues
Hamilton West voters will head to the polls this Saturday for the by-election triggered by former Labour MP Gaurav Sharma, when he resigned from Parliament in October.
People aren't rushing out to… Audio
Hamilton West by-election campaign counts down
The Hamilton West by-election is fast-approaching but voters aren't rushing to the polls despite heightened concern about crime and the cost of living.
Candidates have been campaigning for weeks now… Audio
National candidate on his chances in by-election
National's Hamilton West candidate says winning next month's the by-election won't be easy.
Tama Potaka hopes to take the seat made vacant when the independent and former Labour MP, Gaurav Sharma… Audio
