Tania Waikato

Tania Waikato

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Tania Waikato is a lawyer and advocate involved in the Toitū te Tiriti campaign, which focuses on protecting Māori rights in New Zealand. She was in the news for criticizing Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's absence during a critical parliamentary vote against a bill that had drawn significant public opposition, emphasizing the importance of leadership accountability in matters affecting indigenous communities.

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Tania Waikato commented on Kapa-Kingi's post with support.

Eru Kapa-Kingi repeatedly punches bag after saying it represents Christopher Luxon
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
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Tania Waikato announced she’ll be a Green candidate at the next election.

What the last week of the political year tells us about 2026 election and Christopher Luxon’s life-changing defection - Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
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Tania Waikato has been compiling a list of the 847 schools across the motu that have made declarations to continue to give effect to Te Tiriti in a stance against the law change.

Tairāwhiti schools pledge to uphold Te Tiriti despite law change
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
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The group would include popular lawyer Tania Waikato, who is associated with the Toitū Te Tiriti group.

David Seymour issues regulations bill ultimatum as committee threatens to break Parliament – Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
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Tania Waikato is the party's lawyer who commented on the MPs' intentions during the vote.

C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politics – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
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Among those commemorating Anzac this year in Te Teko, in memory of her koro, is lawyer Tania Waikato.

Te Teko RSA leaves national body to reclaim mana motuhake over Te Tiriti clash
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-13
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