Matire Duncan
New ZealandpoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Matire Duncan is the chair of Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana, a group representing local hapū and iwi in Tauranga. She is an advocate for Māori representation and rights, expressing deep concerns about proposed legislation that she believes undermines the Crown's obligations to indigenous peoples under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Duncan emphasizes the importance of a Māori voice in governance and argues that Māori seats are necessary to correct historical injustices and ensure meaningful partnership between the Crown and tangata whenua.
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Matire Duncan - chairwoman of Te Rangapū Mana Whenua o Tauranga Moana Partnership, addressed councillors in support of retaining the Māori ward.
Future of Tauranga’s Māori ward to be decided by binding referendumNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Te Rangapū chairwoman Matire Duncan said tangata whenua representation was a legal requirement under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Tauranga City Council reinstates iwi representatives with voting rightsNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Matire Duncan expressed deep concerns about the bill, arguing it undermines the Crown’s obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Tauranga MP’s proposed equal voting rights bill criticised by iwi group leadersNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
