National’s new Māori candidate sidesteps stance on Govt’s Māori policies

Ethan GriffithsPolitical Reporter·Newstalk ZB·14 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to read‌Rangitīkei District councillor Coral Raukawa is running for National in Te Tai Hauāuru. Rangitīkei District councillor Coral Raukawa is running for National in Te Tai Hauāuru. National’s newest Māori candidate won’t say whether she agrees with the Government’s policies affecting Māori.But Coral Raukawa did question the Government’s decision to require local councils with a Māori ward to hold a referendum on the issue – which will effectively push her out of her job.

Raukawa was