48258 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 15 Oct 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	48258 (2025)
Question asked:	02 Oct 2025
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	09 Oct 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_48258_2025
Document guid:	02609413-3ef4-4869-b46d-65bef82a0394

48258 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister of Local Government: What immediate actions, if any, will the Minister take to guarantee Māori electors in Whanganui to fully participate in these local elections after Māori ward candidates were left out of an official candidate profile booklet?

Hon Simon Watts: After considering the steps already undertaken by local authorities and local election service providers to remedy these issues in affected areas, I will not be taking any further action.