Elliot Ikilei
Elliot Ikilei is a prominent political figure and former leader of the New Conservatives party in New Zealand. He is currently a trustee of Hobson’s Pledge, a group advocating against the perceived influence of the Treaty of Waitangi on New Zealand's education system. Recently, Ikilei has been in the news for his criticism of Education Minister Erica Stanford's proposed changes to Section 127 of the Education and Training Amendment Bill, which he argues could entrench co-governance and identity politics in schools.
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Hobson’s Pledge spokesman Elliot Ikilei is also worth noting, although he will be regarded among the party’s more fringe candidates.
NZ First’s candidate conundrum and how it will shape its next caucus - Adam Pearse
New Zealand· 2026-07-18
Hobson’s Pledge trustee Elliot Ikilei described Stanford as National’s 'wokest' minister.
Treaty and schools: Government to remove requirement for boards to give effect to Te Tiriti o WaitangiNew Zealand· 2025-11-03
Elliot Ikilei criticized Stanford's legislation, describing her as National’s 'wokest' minister.
Hobson’s Pledge and Erica Stanford clash over Treaty of Waitangi clause in education legislationNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
