Oriini Kaipara
Oriini Kaipara is a prominent New Zealand broadcaster and journalist, known for her groundbreaking achievements in the media industry. In 2019, she made history as the first woman with a moko kauae to host a mainstream news broadcast, showcasing her commitment to cultural representation. Over her 20-year career, she has worked with various notable organizations, including Newshub, Whakaata Māori, and TVNZ. In 2023, she took on the role of Pouwhiringa Māori Culture Lead with the New Zealand Olympic Committee, where she plays a crucial role in guiding the organization's journey into Te Ao Māori. Kaipara is currently seeking candidacy for Te Pāti Māori in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat, emphasizing the importance of unity and strength within the Māori community.
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Oriini Kaipara is a Te Pāti Māori MP on the select committee.
Cross-party MPs urge Government to increase Whakaata Māori funding
New Zealand· 2026-02-27
MP Oriini Kaipara was in the audience at Kapa-Kingi's hui.
Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi claims spending was under budget amid overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Kaipara is a new MP who has shown support for Kapa-Kingi.
Voices of the rebels: How Te Pāti Māori outcasts Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris claim mediation turned sourNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Oriini Kaipara attended a meeting with the ousted MPs last week.
Te Pāti Māori: Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke calls for unity amid party splitNew Zealand· 2025-11-20Oriini Kaipara is a Tāmaki Makauru MP who could influence the outcome of the Te Pāti Māori situation.
How police ‘groupthink’ contributed to Jevon McSkimming scandal – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Oriini Kaipara was the first woman with a moko kauae to host mainstream prime-time television news.
Ancient preserved heads give up their secrets as Māori tattoos see resurgence | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-10-17
Oriini Kaipara was mentioned for her choice to be barefoot during her inaugural speech.
Green Party warns Gerry Brownlee against becoming Parliament’s ‘fashion police’New Zealand· 2025-10-15
Kaipara delivered her maiden speech which was criticized for exceeding the allocated time.
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, hakaNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Oriini Kaipara is the new Tāmaki Makaurau MP who delivered her maiden address in Parliament.
Te Pāti Māori to reveal ‘reset’ after party rocked by turmoilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Oriini Kaipara is set to be sworn in as a new MP.
‘Crowbar Chlöe’: Winston Peters goes nuclear over attack on home – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
Oriini Kaipara is the incoming MP who will deliver her maiden address to the House.
National’s runway for relief is shrinking – Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
Oriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection for Te Pati Māori and will be sworn in as a new MP.
Power games: Shane Jones’ silence on energy reforms speaks volumes – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-10-02
Oriini Kaipara won the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection for Te Pāti Māori.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori ‘a long way away’ from Government amid Toitū Te Tiriti splitNew Zealand· 2025-10-02Oriini Kaipara celebrated a major win with a decisive by-election victory.
Mood of the Boardroom: Peters rises as Seymour and Greens slip with CEOsNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Henare was smashed by TPM’s Oriini Kaipara by two votes to one.
Labour’s Tāmaki Makaurau byelection debacle demands ruling out Te Pāti Māori – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
Oriini Kaipara thrashed Peeni Henare in the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection.
What Stuart Nash’s gaffe means for NZ First; something’s cooking in Te Pāti Māori – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
Oriini Kaipara was elected as an MP over Labour’s Peeni Henare.
Winston Peters wars with the left as immigration tussle grows on the right - Adam PearseNew Zealand· 2025-09-07
Oriini Kaipara won the Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori against Labour’s Peeni Henare.
‘Over the moon’: Oriini Kaipara wins Auckland byelection for Te Pāti Māori against Labour’s Peeni HenareNew Zealand· 2025-09-06Oriini Kaipara heading to Parliament.
Tāmaki Makaurau byelection: Labour’s Peeni Henare concedes, Oriini Kaipara heading to ParliamentNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Oriini Kaipara is a candidate for Te Pāti Māori who expressed support for Peeni Henare as a potential Māori prime minister.
Ten things you might not know about Auckland Transport - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Te Pāti Māori’s candidate is former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara.
Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris takes issue with ‘Indians, Asians, Black, Pākehā’ campaigning for Labour in Tāmaki Makaurau byelectionNew Zealand· 2025-09-04Te Pāti Māori has selected journalist and former TV3 broadcaster Oriini Kaipara to contest the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection.
Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: Labour and Te Pāti Māori face off - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Oriini Kaipara is a Te Pāti Māori candidate promoting herself for the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau byelection.
Glen Eden lawn mower says livelihood at stake after graffiti claims from Te Pāti Māori presidentNew Zealand· 2025-08-07
Oriini Kaipara is noted as an excellent candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection.
Shane Te Pou: Tāmaki Makaurau byelection a chance to test out campaign machineNew Zealand· 2025-07-26
Te Pāti Māori yesterday announced former Newshub anchor Oriini Kaipara as its candidate vying to hold Tāmaki Makaurau.
Tāmaki Makaurau byelection: Labour set to choose candidate, Peeni Henare emerging as favouriteNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Oriini Kaipara is contesting the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection and has a significant background in broadcasting.
2025 Tāmaki Makaurau byelection: Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara to contest seatNew Zealand· 2025-07-10
Oriini Kaipara is seeking Te Pāti Māori candidacy for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat.
Former broadcaster Oriini Kaipara seeking Te Pāti Māori candidacy for Tāmaki Makaurau seatNew Zealand· 2025-07-07