Hautapu Baker
New ZealandpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hautapu Baker is a Tauranga City Councillor who inquired about the direct benefits that the University of Waikato's marine facility would provide to mana whenua, reflecting on the importance of partnership with local iwi in the development of the project.
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Welcome Bay councillor Hautapu Baker asked what would happen if Tauranga voted to keep its Māori ward.
Future of Tauranga’s Māori ward to be decided by binding referendumNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Councillor Hautapu Baker expressed his opposition to allowing dogs in cemeteries or burial grounds.
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Hautapu Baker rated Drysdale's leadership an eight.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a yearNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Hautapu Baker referred to the decision as a legacy decision for the city.
Western Bay mayor surprised by Tauranga’s solo water services planNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
Councillor Hautapu Baker emphasized the need for broader consultation regarding the aquatic centre.
Ōtūmoetai Pool saved: Tauranga City Council commits $5.71m for upgradesNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Councillor Hautapu Baker asked, to give effect to the partnership with mana whenua, what 'direct benefits' the university would be providing given it was a long-term lease and could mean 'further alienation' for them.
University of Waikato secures 99-year land lease for Tauranga marine facilityNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
Hautapu Baker is a councillor who questioned the benefits the university would provide to mana whenua.
University of Waikato secures 99-year land lease for Tauranga marine facilityNew Zealand· 2025-03-05