Tama's News

MP for Hamilton West

25 Jun 2026Tama Potaka

Government acts on conservation bill concerns

Toitū te taiao – nature endures. The Government has listened to public concerns and will remove provisions from the Conservation Amendment Bill around the disposal or

17 Jun 2026Tama Potaka

Boost for predator control to protect endangered wildlife

Threatened native wildlife will get a reprieve from predators with a $14.1 million boost to predator control funding, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. The investment from

17 Jun 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Additional $14.5 million support for rough sleepers

More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness, with the Government expanding outreach and support services to six new locations, and extending proven initiatives

16 Jun 2026Tama Potaka · Nicola Grigg

Funding to investigate historic mine impacts

The environmental impacts of a former mine site on conservation land in the Marlborough Sounds are being investigated for remediation, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg and Conservation

8 Jun 2026Todd McClay · Tama Potaka

National backs farmers and conservation - doubles QEII National Trust funding

In a huge win for conservation, National is committing to permanently double baseline funding for the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust if elected, says National Agriculture

5 Jun 2026Tama Potaka · Simon Watts

$10m to accelerate predator free in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau

Toitu te taiao – Nature endures Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau is set to lead the next phase of Predator Free 2050, with a $10 million Government investment

4 Jun 2026Tama Potaka · Nicola Grigg

Clean up of former landfills in national park complete

A remediation project to clean up two former landfill sites in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park has been completed this week, Environment Minister Nicola Grigg and Conservation

4 Jun 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Unlocking papakāinga across New Zealand

The Government is making it easier for owners of Māori land to build homes, with the release of new National Environmental Standards for Papakāinga (NES-P), say

28 May 2026Tama Potaka

Budget invests in the future of te reo Māori

The Government is investing in te reo Māori by strengthening Māori broadcasting and supporting Māori cultural and creative capability, Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka says. Budget

7 May 2026Louise Upston · Tama Potaka

Boost for cycling infrastructure across NZ

The Government is investing up to $7.1 million to upgrade six Great Rides cycle trails, strengthening regional tourism and safety, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston

7 May 2026Tama Potaka

Landmark Conservation Reform Bill will boost economy and protect nature

Faster decisions, more jobs, and stronger protection for nature are at the centre of a landmark overhaul of New Zealand’s conservation system, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka

2 Apr 2026Tama Potaka

More people supported off the streets and into stable housing

Six months after the Government stepped up support for people sleeping rough, more New Zealanders are moving into stable housing across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch,

21 Mar 2026Mark Mitchell · Tama Potaka · Simon Watts

Government orders review of Dog Control Act

The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks.

19 Mar 2026Tama Potaka

Call for proposals to restore the historic Chateau Tongariro

Proposals are being sought from experienced operators to restore and operate the historic Chateau Tongariro and its associated buildings, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says. Located in

27 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Flexi Fund opens for social & affordable housing

Applications have opened for the first round of the Government’s Flexible Fund, paving the way for up to 770 new social homes and affordable rentals for

26 Feb 2026Tama Potaka

Methamphetamine standards for rental housing to take effect on 16 April

Regulations bringing clarity and consistency to the management of methamphetamine contamination in rental properties have now been publicly Gazetted and will take effect from 16 April

21 Feb 2026Tama Potaka

Hauraki Gulf commercial fishing to be restricted

National will campaign on further restricting the limited amount of commercial fishing currently permissible in the Hauraki Gulf, says National’s Conservation spokesperson Tama Potaka. The Hauraki

12 Feb 2026Chris Bishop · Tama Potaka

Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan is working

One year on from the announcement of Kāinga Ora’s Turnaround Plan, the agency is getting its books back in order and improving performance – delivering lower