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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Who did this? 😂😂😂 HT Andy Jenkins for the shot

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Incoming data on Te Ara Tupua suggests if you don’t like crowds…

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

#nzpol New unemployment data from Stats NZ today, showing the impact of an economy that isn't working. An additional 5,000 people became unemployed during the quarter, rising to levels last seen in 2015. 164,000 people are now unemployed, up 39,000 in just 2 years. A🧵

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

#nzpol Data released today shows that for all the talk of green shoots, the economy hasn’t grown at all in 2 years. Unemployment is up, & the cost of living is still rising for middle and low-income New Zealanders. The GDP increase today simply balances out the fall previously. A Thread

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Incredibly bad luck. If you’re heading North of Wellington take Transmission Gully and not SH57. Southbound traffic is on SH57 but expect delays. Details: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=176102

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Congratulations to Kylie Wihapi on being elected, for the fourth time, to Porirua City Council. And the second time in the Māori Ward. Ka rawe e hoa!

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

💔 Homelessness in Pōneke 💔 Councillors were visiting DCM today. www.facebook.com/share/p/16Pr...

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today in Council we’re talking infrastructure challenges. New Zealand’s infrastructure efficiency lies in the bottom 10% of high-income countries. What strikes you about this statement? #wcc

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Sharon Murdoch @domesticanimal.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

It’s that time of year when layoffs are announced, the cost of living crisis really bites, the govt continues to screw over Māori, the disabled, low-wage workers, the unemployed, AND the climate. But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner… My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol

Cartoon. Title: “Just Around the Corner” Image shows a woman and child walking towards a street corner. The woman is saying, “I hear bells. Do you hear bells?” Around the corner, hidden from view, is Father Christmas holding a Christmas tree with bells on, waiting to hit them.

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Today, we welcomed elected officials and staff of local Councils onto Waiwhetu marae. #manawhenua Te Ātiawa Nui Tonu

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Why I chose to say my elected member declaration in te reo and English, link: www.facebook.com/share/p/1D2m...

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

A bit more detail about how I got lucky and Sir Paul Reeves’ kahukiwi www.facebook.com/share/17bMZe...

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I highly recommend ENZSO for a Sunday morning

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Day one on the job at Spring into Tawa Festival. Mixing with the locals. #wcc #Tawa #community

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Grateful. Thank you to everyone who believed in me, supported me, or simply took the time to vote. I’ll do my best to serve with integrity and heart. We KEPT the Māori ward!

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Ngā mihi nui ki ngā kaipōti o Te Whanganui-a-Tara. 🖤❤️ www.facebook.com/share/1F2Uqm...

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Get out and vote (if you haven’t already). One week to go. Vote to KEEP Māori wards.

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

What’s best for te iwi Māori? Vote [1] Matthew Reweti for Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Bro has mana whenua endorsement. Will use for benefit of all Māori. #wcc #pōti

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Vote [1] Matthew Reweti for returning Ngā Hau e Whā o Paparārangi to Māori. This whenua belongs with the marae. I’ll take it to the Council table. #wcc #pōneke #pōti

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

185 years ago, Te Āti Awa rangatira signed Te Tiriti here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, expecting their rangatiratanga would be upheld. This includes a voice in local government. Since then, only ONE iwi member has ever sat on Council. That’s not partnership. #under-representation. #KEEPMāoriWards

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

This weekend is a really good time to vote to KEEP Maori wards. And for your preferred candidates. ;)

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

It was a pleasure to do my 7th and final candidates meeting in Brooklyn last night. A fun evening with an engaged audience. There are only two wards that didn’t have any meetings that include/invite Māori ward candidates. They were Takapū Northern and Motukairangi Eastern. #wcc #election

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

If you’re not happy with the current government, send them a message. Vote to keep Māori wards #pōti

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

A daily reminder. The best people to decide for Māori are Māori. #māoriwards Just as the best people to decide for mana whenua… are mana whenua. So where does that leave us?

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

National has been a disaster of their own making. Absolute failure. Deborah Russell brings the receipts… www.facebook.com/share/v/1F6j...

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Manaakitanga e hoa! Manaakitanga

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Under-representation is one reason for Māori wards Despite signing Te Tiriti for the rohe known as Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Only one uri of the rangatira of Te Āti Awa has ever made it to Council’s top table 185 years after my tūpuna signed. And 155 years of local govt. I’m standing to be the second

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I will use the endorsement to make Te Whanganui-a-Tara a fairer and better place for all Māori. It took a lot of work to get this endorsement, but I stuck at it. And stuck at it. That’s the work ethic I’ll bring to Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward. That’s the work ethic voters deserve.

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

When mana whenua endorse their own, that’s saying we don’t want others speaking for us. That’s saying ‘we want our own voice at the table’. Honour Te Tiriti. Vote [1] Matthew Reweti. Te Whanganui-a-Tara Maāori ward.

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

I finally found one of those Supermarket bargains

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Māori wards. Your vote. #referendum #toitūtetiriti When you vote this local body election, vote to KEEP Māori wards. It’s a vote for fairness, for inclusion and for a stronger future together. Visit: tiritiactiongroup.nz for more information and resources

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Tiriti Action Group Pōneke

Supporting rangatiratanga, kotahitanga and justice.

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

“Aren’t Māori wards an extra cost?” The cost comes from forcing referendums, not the wards themselves. All councillors are paid from the same pool. Without MW that pool is simply shared among fewer councillors. Any costs are small compared to the benefits of inclusive and effective governance.

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Māori wards “Can’t Māori just get elected in general wards?” While some Māori do, they are the exception. Māori wards remove structural barriers, not merit. They create equity, not privilege. #pōti #toitūtetiriti #māoriwards #referendum

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Māori wards “Aren’t Māori wards undemocratic?” No. Māori wards strengthen democracy For over 150 years, Māori have been under-represented in local government Māori wards make sure tangata whenua voices, promised under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, are heard #pōti #toitūtetiriti #māoriwards #referendum

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

The facts. “Don’t Māori wards divide communities?” No. They acknowledge diversity and bring communities together. When more voices are at the table, councils make better decisions for everyone. Vote to KEEP Māori wards. #pōti #toitūtetiriti #māoriwards #referendum

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Endorsed by mana whenua. Will use the endorsement to make Council work better, faster and fairer.

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Endorsed by mana whenua ✅ Vote 1 Matthew Reweti for Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward, Wellington City Council #pōti #wcc #election #council

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Vote to keep Māori Wards vt.tiktok.com/ZSDAjvwWx/ Toitū te Tiriti

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Those $15 sandwiches at Belén Bakery are tino pai. Kei te mura rātou i te ahi. #pōneke And the coffee is ka pai also

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I’ve always believed that diversity of ideas makes for better decision-making. Māori bring whakapapa, whanaungatanga & kaitiakitanga to decisions. This is long-term thinking which our city needs. It’s not just here and now. But past, present and future. #ToitūTeTiriti #Pōneke #MāoriWards #WCC #GWRC

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Pōneke Matt @ponekematt.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Māori Wards honour Te Tiriti. They ensure Māori voices are at the council table helping to make better decisions. That makes local democracy fairer, more representative and better for everyone. Vote to KEEP Māori Wards.

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