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Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere says he has not received any communication from Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke as speculation intensifies around a possible new political movement involving former NZ First MP Tukoroirangi Morgan.

Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on Radio Waatea, Tamihere addressed mounting political chatter following reports linking Morgan to the registration of a new political party known as NUAO.

Tamihere told listeners directly he had not received a phone call from Maipi-Clarke amid the growing public discussion surrounding the emerging political entity and its possible connections within Māori politics.

The comments come after Radio Waatea reported that regional leaders were already aware of efforts connected to the proposed political movement linked to Morgan.

Further reporting has also confirmed party registration activity surrounding NUAO, with increasing political scrutiny focusing on the Hauraki-Waikato electorate — currently held by Maipi-Clarke after her historic victory in 2023.

Questions are now being raised about whether the new political organisation could challenge Te Pāti Māori’s growing influence within key Māori electorates ahead of the next general election.

Neither Maipi-Clarke nor Morgan have publicly confirmed any formal political alignment between the MP and the emerging party structure.

Tamihere’s comments are likely to fuel further speculation, particularly given Te Pāti Māori’s recent momentum and the heightened political focus on Māori representation, sovereignty, and economic development.

The Radio Waatea interview also touched on broader tensions across Māori political spaces, with debates continuing around leadership, succession, generational change, and strategic direction.

Political observers say any fragmentation within the Māori political landscape could have major implications for future coalition negotiations and Māori voter turnout.

For now, however, Tamihere says no direct conversation has taken place.

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It’s been another massive weekend across Aotearoa with politics, sport, cost of living pressures and Māori development dominating headlines across WaateaNews.com.

From fresh questions around a new political movement linked to former NZ First MP Tukoroirangi Morgan, to major sporting victories and growing concern over whānau hardship, here’s your Waatea First@5AM wrap-up.

Questions continue to mount around the formation of a new political party linked to former NZ First MP Tukoroirangi Morgan.

Waatea confirmed further evidence over the weekend that the NuA0 political movement has formally registered a domain name and website through the Domain Name Commission. Sources close to the movement suggest the project is heavily focused around the Hauraki-Waikato electorate and may look beyond a single-seat campaign.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/23/regional-nuao-party-registration-further-confirmed-as-questions-grow-around-hauraki-waikato-focus/

Waatea also reported earlier that senior figures connected to the movement appear to be encouraging sitting Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke to join the emerging party.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/23/regional-waatea-aware-of-new-political-party-linked-to-former-nz-first-mp-tukoroirangi-morgan/

In Te Tai Tokerau, Hone Harawira announced he will not seek the Te Pāti Māori candidacy for the 2026 election and instead has endorsed Ngātiwai leader Aperahama Edwards.

The move follows efforts to rebuild Te Pāti Māori branches throughout Te Tai Tokerau after the departure of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/23/regional-hone-harawira-backs-aperahama-edwards-for-te-tai-tokerau-candidacy/

Economic pressure on whānau remained a major talking point throughout the weekend.

The Government’s move to tighten emergency welfare payments — expected to save nearly $200 million — drew sharp criticism from advocates worried vulnerable whānau will be hardest hit.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/government-moves-to-cut-emergency-welfare-payments-by-nearly-200-million/

Waatea also covered growing public frustration over Budget promises as many families continue struggling with rising rents, food prices and household costs.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/budget-promises-under-fire-as-whanau-struggle-with-rising-costs/

Meanwhile, fears were raised over proposed cuts to Early Childhood Education review and safety oversight roles.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/23/fears-for-child-safety-as-ece-review-roles-face-cuts/

A major Ngāpuhi-led social development initiative moved into action over the weekend, with Te Māhurehure Marae in Auckland being called on to support Ngāpuhi whānau living in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The iwi-led prototype aims to return more decision-making and support systems directly into iwi and hapū hands.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/regional-ngapuhi-moves-iwi-led-prototype-into-action-as-te-mahurehure-called-to-support-tamaki-whanau/

Ngāti Porou and the wider Māori world continue mourning the passing of Sir Tamati Reedy at the age of 89.

The respected academic, public servant and Māori language advocate played a transformative role in Māori education, kōhanga reo and te reo revitalisation.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/ngati-porou-mourns-loss-of-sir-tamati-reedy-at-89/

Political and social tensions around Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te reo Māori continued to dominate national discussion over the weekend.

Advocates warned growing rhetoric around Māori rights and language risks deepening division across Aotearoa.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/treaty-and-te-reo-debates-spark-concern-over-direction-of-aotearoa/

The Warriors continued their impressive NRL season with another strong showing against the struggling Dragons, keeping finals momentum alive.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/hakinakina-warriors-continue-nrl-surge-against-struggling-dragons/

The Hurricanes crushed the Highlanders to secure top spot in Super Rugby Pacific heading into the business end of the season.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/hakinakina-hurricanes-crush-highlanders-to-seal-top-spot-in-super-rugby-pacific/

Auckland FC created history by winning the A-League title in only their second season, becoming the first New Zealand club to lift the championship.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/23/hakinakina-auckland-fc-crowned-a-league-champions-in-stunning-second-season-triumph/

Tana Umaga defended the legacy and cultural importance of Moana Pasifika amid growing uncertainty about the future of the franchise.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/tana-umaga-defends-moana-pasifika-legacy-amid-uncertain-future/

Southern Steel survived the first extra-time thriller of the ANZ Premiership season against the Magic.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/steel-survive-magic-scare-in-first-extra-time-thriller-of-season/

The Tactix also strengthened their finals hopes with a gritty win over the Stars.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/tactix-tighten-finals-grip-with-hard-fought-win-over-stars/

Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was named Political Journalist of the Year at the 2026 New Zealand Media Awards.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/former-tvnz-political-editor-maiki-sherman-wins-top-journalism-honour/

New Zealand joined a coalition of Western nations increasing pressure on Israel over expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/western-nations-increase-pressure-on-israel-over-west-bank-settlements/

Marlon Williams’ latest waiata is being celebrated as one of Aotearoa’s finest modern country songs, continuing the global rise of te reo Māori music.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/marlon-williams-waiata-being-hailed-as-aotearoas-best-modern-country-song/

Juken Mill Fears Continue In The Far North

Uncertainty around the future of Juken New Zealand continues to create anxiety across Te Tai Tokerau communities reliant on forestry and mill employment.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/23/far-north-fears-grow-as-juken-mills-future-hangs-in-balance/

Te Rūnanga Nui welcomed the Employment Relations Authority decision relating to education sector issues and workforce concerns.

https://waateanews.com/2026/05/24/education-e-whakaae-ana-te-runanga-nui-ki-te-whakataunga-a-te-mana-whakawa-whanaungatanga-mahi-o-aotearoa/

Stay with Waatea News throughout the day for continuing coverage across politics, hākinakina, Māori development, business and current affairs.

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Tata ki te 9,000 ngā tūranga mahi i te ratonga tūmatanui ka whakakorea, hei tā te Kāwanatanga, mā tēnei e whakaheke ai i te nui o ngā whakapaunga pūtea.

Ahakoa te kī a te Kāwanatanga he kaupapa tēnei hei penapena pūtea, hei whakapai ake hoki i te whaihua o te pūnaha, e māharahara ana te taha ātete ki te pānga kino o ēnei poronga ki ngā kaimahi me ō rātou whānau.

E ai ki a Teanau Tuiono, e whakaatu ana tēnei āhuatanga i te kore aro o te Kāwanatanga ki ngā kaimahi o Aotearoa.

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I a ngā kōwhiringa pōti e kātata mai nei, kei te tutū haere ngā kaitono o ngā rōpu tōrangapū i ngā rohe o te motu.

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Dr Vincent Olsen-Reeder of ReoPol is raising serious concerns about whether recent Government moves to reduce the visibility of te reo Māori in public sector branding may be breaching existing law and policy.

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The Auckland Women’s Centre and its manager Maia Hall have strongly condemned the government’s proposed transgender bill while reaffirming their support for trans and gender-diverse communities across Aotearoa.

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