Tama Potaka

Tama Potaka

politician New Zealand

Tama Potaka is the Associate Housing Minister of New Zealand, known for his commitment to addressing the homelessness crisis in the country. He recently celebrated the government's achievement in reducing the number of households in emergency housing motels by 75%, highlighting the failures of past policies that left many New Zealanders in prolonged motel accommodations. Potaka advocates for permanent housing solutions and criticizes the tightening of emergency housing access, which he believes contributes to rising street homelessness.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
22,578
Power
1,050$
Sentiment
6.45
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 5 5.80 0.30% +30% 4,822,233 18,635 $210,000 812$
Denmark 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 5,792,202 3,943 $350,000 238$
Totals 6 10,614,435 22,578 $560,000 1,050$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka pushed back on claims the Government was selling conservation land. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Govt’s conservation changes spark backlash over land protections

Denmark Denmark: Tama Potaka discusses the new tourist fees in New Zealand. 7

Politiken: New Zealand indfører turistafgift for udenlandske besøgende

New Zealand New Zealand: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka stated that foreigners often make up 80% of all visitors to popular sites. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Foreign tourists to face up to $40 charge to visit DoC walks and sites

New Zealand New Zealand: Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka said although accurate numbers on homelessness were difficult to find, it was 'clear we have a real problem'. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government report shows homelessness ‘appears’ to be outstripping population growth

New Zealand New Zealand: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka was contacted to ask whether he thought the DoC’s actions were justified or at odds with the Government’s growth agenda. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Department of Conservation backtracks after decision that could have cost 700 jobs at Otago mine