He mihi nui ki ngā tangata tiriti—standing together for fair representation

He mihi nui tēnei ki a tātou tangata tiriti who never fail to show up. Your steady support—like Leah’s—reminds us this kaupapa is carried by many hands. When you stand for Māori wards, you stand for fairness, representation, and decisions guided by relationships, not just politics.

This is what partnership looks like in real life: resourcing that reaches whānau, stronger connections between iwi, hapū and council, and a future shaped with—not for—our communities. He waka eke noa.

Ngā mihi aroha—we see you, we appreciate you. Let’s keep showing up together and keep this kaupapa strong.