Sam Uffindell
Sam Uffindell, a Member of Parliament for Tauranga, has recently been in the news for his proposed equal voting rights bill, which aims to ensure that all individuals have an equal say in local governance, but has faced criticism from iwi leaders who argue that it undermines Māori representation and the principles outlined in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Sam Uffindell said the cycleway closure had lasted too long.
Tauranga leaders urge NZTA to fix Wairoa Bridge cycleway amid safety fears
New Zealand· 2026-05-28
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell said the Government remained committed to addressing gender discrimination in the workplace.
Bay of Plenty union members protest in Tauranga over women’s pay equity claimsNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell mentioned offers of support from the community.
Tauranga community rallies around Mount Maunganui slip rescuers, familiesNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Families of the missing had gathered for a karakia in the morning, Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell said.
Mount Maunganui campground landslide: Search for six missing continues in TaurangaNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive.
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu DriveNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
He was accompanied by Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell and Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford.
On The Up: Aims Games 2025 wraps after frantic week for Tauranga retailers and venuesNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
National MP Sam Uffindell urges Tauranga City Council to review CBD parking.
National MP Sam Uffindell urges Tauranga City Council to review CBD parkingNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Sam Uffindell said the concerned Bethlehem residents had met with Connexa and Spark.
Bethlehem locals oppose 5G tower, feel ignored by ConnexaNew Zealand· 2025-06-08
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell said having this right here in Tauranga is a huge advancement for healthcare in our region.
Tauranga’s Kathleen Kilgour Centre the first in Asia Pacific to treat patients with Elekta Evo linacNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
Uffindell emphasized the importance of strengthening urgent and after-hours care.
Tauranga to get new 24/7 urgent care service by 2026, Luxon announcesNew Zealand· 2025-05-18
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell said it was a very moving day and a chance to reflect on those who made modern New Zealand possible.
Emotions high as Tauranga, Mount RSAs mark Anzac Day with dawn servicesNew Zealand· 2025-04-25
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell said it was a “very moving day” and a chance to reflect on those who made modern New Zealand possible.
Emotions high as Tauranga, Mount RSAs mark Anzac Day with dawn servicesNew Zealand· 2025-04-25Sam Uffindell is making an effort to correct entrenched disadvantages created by separate voting criteria for Māori.
Tauranga’s hidden gems boost its global tourist appealNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Last week, Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell came under fire from Duncan for his proposed equal voting rights bill.
Tauranga City Council reinstates iwi representatives with voting rightsNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
