Potaka
Minister Potaka is a New Zealand politician who recently announced government funding for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, emphasizing the importance of supporting conservation efforts and native species protection.
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Potaka emphasized the need for certainty for residents moving out of retirement villages.
Government reforming retirement village sector after 11,000 submissions
New Zealand· 2025-12-03
Potaka, the Conservation Minister, has several other plans to raise money for DoC.
Government swells tourism and conservation spending by $90m a year; keeps up to $139m for own coffersNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Potaka had been at the centre of this but repeatedly stated no official data confirmed an increase in homelessness.
Homelessness: Government reluctantly open to policy backdown as it seeks ‘urgent’ advice amid rough sleeping riseNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
Potaka stated it would not be appropriate to comment as the matter was before the courts.
Iwi takes legal action against DoC and minister over Ruapehu ski fieldsNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
Potaka said the 39 affordable rentals would be built on Frank St, in Koutu.
Rotorua to get 200 more homes; mix of social housing and affordable rentalsNew Zealand· 2025-06-16
Potaka reported on the increase in formal warnings issued by Kāinga Ora.
Kāinga Ora sees 600% rise in warnings under new tenant crackdownNew Zealand· 2025-06-01Potaka said that the new funding recognises the value of the wardens’ volunteer work and aims to bolster their ability to continue serving communities effectively.
Government boosts support for Māori Wardens with $1.5 million funding increaseNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Potaka welcomed the protest as 'awesome' and said he would engage with any protesters.
Hamilton workers join nationwide Pay Equity Amendment Bill protestNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Potaka said the new agencies would ensure the continuation of Whānau Ora support across the country.
New Whānau Ora providers announced after major contract provider shake-upNew Zealand· 2025-04-30
Potaka is the Māori Development Minister who celebrated the defeat of the Treaty Principles Bill.
Minister celebrates defeat of Treaty Principles Bill, another urges Māori to accept ‘trade offs’ of economic developmentNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Potaka released a statement saying 'prompt improvements' would be made to the act so the 'status quo' could continue.
Government vows Wildlife Act changes after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawfulNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Potaka expressed confidence that the funding will help the sanctuary continue their work with native species.
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari receives funding boost from GovernmentNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
