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
10 wks
Reach
35,777
Power
1,558$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 7 6.00 0.37% +100% 4,822,233 35,777 $210,000 1,558$
Totals 7 4,822,233 35,777 $210,000 1,558$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Tama Potaka is the Associate Housing Minister who has tightened up on disruptive tenants in state houses. 6

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: What ‘conflicting’ polls tell us; Brooke van Velden strikes again; sex scandal at the heart of the Beehive – Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced the Government would invest $15.2 million in the region as part of the first tranche of decisions from the Milford Opportunities Project. 8

Louise Upston
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government rejects plan to bar cruise ships from Milford Sound

New Zealand New Zealand: A spokesman for the Minister of Conservation, Tama Potaka, said the minister is still receiving advice to inform a decision on long-term options for the site. 6

Louise Upston Tom Raynel Mike Tully Nicola Willis Shane Jones Paul Goldsmith Matt Doocey Tom Elworthy
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: NZ tourism spending rebounds to $12.2b but it remains below pre-Covid levels

New Zealand New Zealand: Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka confirmed 'decommissioning' was a potential option for Chateau Tongariro. 5

Kirton Azaria Howell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government considering ‘demolition’ for Chateau Tongariro deemed ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025; potential buyers interested in Ruapehu hotel

New Zealand New Zealand: Conservation Minister Tama Potaka said in a statement that conservation will be better off because of the increased IVL allocation of Budget 2025. 7

Louise Upston Kayla Kingdon Bebb Richard Capie Derek Cheng
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tourist tax: Govt boosts DoC coffers by $20m, keeps bigger slice for itself

New Zealand New Zealand: Tama Potaka is the Māori Development Minister who showed sympathy towards Ngarewa-Packer. 5

Debbie Ngarewa Packer Rawiri Waititi Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke Chris Bishop Chris Hipkins Willie Jackson Winston Peters Adrian Rurawhe David Seymour Brooke Van Velden
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: MPs dig in as Parliament fails to compromise on hefty punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs - Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Tama Potaka is the Minister of Conservation involved in the decision-making regarding the Chateau. 5

Harvie Teare Mike Tully Nicola Willis Shane Jones Paul Goldsmith Matt Doocey Tom Elworthy
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Christchurch’s new stadium leads to scramble for corporate hospitality

New Zealand New Zealand: Tama Potaka welcomed the protest outside his office as 'awesome'. 7

Nicola Grigg Scott Simpson James Meager Penny Simmonds Dana Kirkpatrick Suze Redmayne Mike Butterick Tim Costly Van Velden Nicola Willis Fleur Fitzsimons Melissa Ansell Bridges Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes

New Zealand New Zealand: Tama Potaka is called upon to decline the fast-track application for Waipiro Bay Marina. 5

Glenys Papuni Shirley Hakaraia Kohu Atatu Hakaraia Chris Bishop Shane Jones
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Hapū campaign against 250-berth marina Fast Track proposal near Russell

New Zealand New Zealand: Tama Potaka is the Māori Development Minister who met with community leaders to discuss drug issues. 7

Mark Mitchell Shane Jones Mane Joseph Los E Tahere
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Ngāpuhi asks police for Ōpōtiki-style crackdown on methamphetamine in Northland