Aperahama Edwards

Aperahama Edwards

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Aperahama Edwards is a prominent leader within the Ngāti Wai iwi in New Zealand. He was mentioned in the context of potential candidacy for the Te Pāti Māori party, as discussions around the party's internal conflicts and the possibility of a byelection continue to unfold in the wake of recent expulsions of MPs from the party.

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Aperahama Edwards is the new candidate for Te Pāti Māori in the Te Tai Tokerau race.

Election 2026: New enrolments from Māori more than double
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-10
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Aperahama Edwards is a leader of Ngāti Wai contesting Te Tai Tokerau for Te Pāti Māori.

Lobbying controversy centred on PM Christopher Luxon’s office stinks to high heaven – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
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Aperahama Edwards said it was good for politicians and iwi leaders to meet at the Iwi Chairs Forum.

Waitangi 2026: Fine weather, calmer mood, expected in Bay of Islands
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
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Aperahama Edwards is a leader of Ngāti Wai and a potential candidate for Te Pāti Māori.

How police ‘groupthink’ contributed to Jevon McSkimming scandal – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
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