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Hon Meka Whaitiri
List Member · Independent
🗣️ How they talk
Favourite words
want (1531)
māori (1320)
minister (946)
Catchphrase
“ngā mema o te whare nei” (96×)
Based on this MP's own recorded speeches, after excluding common English words - just a fun signal, not a rigorous analysis.
📋 Voting History by Policy
✓ Abortion rights
✗ Assisted dying
✗ Limiting appeals against Local Alcohol Policies (community control)
✗ Local control over pokie machine venues (gambling harm reduction)
🏛️ Parliamentary terms (5)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | New Zealand Labour Party | Ikaroa-Rāwhiti | 2020-10-17 | 2023-05-03 |
| 53 | Independent | Ikaroa-Rāwhiti | 2023-05-03 | 2023-10-13 |
| 52 | New Zealand Labour Party | Ikaroa-Rāwhiti | 2017-09-23 | 2020-10-16 |
| 51 | New Zealand Labour Party | Ikaroa-Rāwhiti | 2014-09-20 | 2017-09-22 |
| 50 | New Zealand Labour Party | Ikaroa-Rāwhiti | 2013-06-29 | 2014-09-19 |
🗳️ Votes (23)
Show all votes| Date | Question | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2023 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 7 Jun 2023 |
Third Reading
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 5 Apr 2023 |
🛑
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 7 Dec 2022 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Thomas Cawthron Trust Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 8 Jun 2022 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Exemption for Race Meetings) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 16 Mar 2022 |
Third Reading
That the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 15 Feb 2022 |
That the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 10 Mar 2021 |
That the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 18 Mar 2020 |
Third Reading
That the Abortion Legislation Bill be now read a third time
Abortion Legislation Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 3 Mar 2020 |
That the Abortion Legislation Bill be now read a second time
Abortion Legislation Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 13 Nov 2019 |
Third Reading
That the End of Life Choice Bill be now read a third time
End of Life Choice Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 8 Aug 2019 |
That the Abortion Legislation Bill be now read a first time
Abortion Legislation Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 26 Jun 2019 |
That the End of Life Choice Bill be now read a second time
End of Life Choice Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 21 Feb 2018 |
That the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a first time and that Supplementary Order Paper 14 be referred to a select committee
Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2)
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 31 Jan 2018 |
🛑
That the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 13 Dec 2017 |
That the End of Life Choice Bill be now read a first time
End of Life Choice Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 25 Aug 2016 |
Third Reading
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 28 Jun 2016 |
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 3 Nov 2015 |
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 26 Jun 2014 |
Third Reading
That the West Coast Wind-blown Timber (Conservation Lands) Bill be now read a third time
West Coast Wind-blown Timber (Conservation Lands) Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 12 Nov 2013 |
Third Reading
That the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a third time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 5 Nov 2013 |
That New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a second time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 4 Sep 2013 |
Third Reading
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
🗣️ Debates spoken in (386)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill
29 August 2023 — First Reading
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Imprest Supply (Second for 2023/24) Bill
22 August 2023 — Second Reading
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Estimates Debate — Transport
15 August 2023
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Oral Questions
20 July 2023
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Ngāti Tara Tokanui Claims Settlement Bill
29 June 2023 — First Reading
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Oral Questions
28 June 2023
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Therapeutic Products Bill
28 June 2023 — Second Reading
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Emergency Management Bill
28 June 2023 — First Reading
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Oral Questions
8 June 2023
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Special Debates — Local Issues
8 June 2023
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Appropriation (2023/24 Estimates) Bill
31 May 2023
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Energy Resources Levy Amendment Bill
18 May 2023 — Second Reading
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Energy Resources Levy Amendment Bill
18 May 2023 — Parts 1 and 2, the Schedule, and clauses 1 to 3
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Energy Resources Levy Amendment Bill
18 May 2023 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
17 May 2023
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Personal Explanations — Leave Not Put
9 May 2023
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Personal Explanations — Hon Meka Whaitiri
9 May 2023
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Integrity Sport and Recreation Bill
4 April 2023 — First Reading
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Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Bill
14 March 2023 — First Reading
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Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-a-Rua Claims Settlement Bill
13 December 2022 — Third Reading
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Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society Empowering Bill
7 December 2022 — First Reading
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Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society Empowering Bill
7 December 2022 — Instruction to Governance and Administration Committee
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Oral Questions
16 November 2022
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Dairy Industry Restructuring (Fonterra Capital Restructuring) Amendment Bill
15 November 2022 — Second Reading
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Plant Variety Rights Bill
15 November 2022 — Third Reading
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Electoral (Māori Electoral Option) Legislation Bill
8 November 2022 — Second Reading
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Customs and Excise (Arrival Information) Amendment Bill
8 November 2022 — First Reading
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Fair Pay Agreements Bill
26 October 2022 — Third Reading
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Māori Purposes Bill
25 October 2022 — Second Reading
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General Debate
19 October 2022
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Animal Welfare Amendment Bill
27 September 2022 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
22 September 2022
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Dairy Industry Restructuring (Fonterra Capital Restructuring) Amendment Bill
22 September 2022 — First Reading
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General Debate
21 September 2022
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Maniapoto Claims Settlement Bill
21 September 2022 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
20 September 2022
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Electoral Amendment Bill
2 August 2022 — Instruction to Justice Committee
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Data and Statistics Bill
2 August 2022 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
30 June 2022
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General Debate
8 June 2022
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Local Electoral (Advertising) Amendment Bill
7 June 2022 — First Reading
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Local Electoral (Advertising) Amendment Bill
7 June 2022 — Instruction to Justice Committee
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Oral Questions
2 June 2022
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Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill
19 May 2022 — First Reading
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Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill
19 May 2022 — Second Reading
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Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill
19 May 2022 — Parts 1 and 2, the Schedule, and clauses 1 and 2
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Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products) Amendment Bill
19 May 2022 — Third Reading
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Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua Claims Settlement Bill
11 May 2022 — First Reading
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Motions — Poppy Day—Centenary
13 April 2022
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Oral Questions
13 April 2022
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Fair Pay Agreements Bill
5 April 2022 — First Reading
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General Debate
30 March 2022
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Te Rohe o Rongokako Joint Redress Bill
30 March 2022 — First Reading
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General Debate
16 March 2022
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Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Bill
15 March 2022 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
9 March 2022
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Russia Sanctions Bill
9 March 2022 — First Reading
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Ngāti Rangitihi Claims Settlement Bill
1 March 2022 — Second Reading
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Ngāti Maru (Taranaki) Claims Settlement Bill
1 March 2022 — Second Reading
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Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
9 February 2022
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Maniapoto Claims Settlement Bill
14 December 2021 — First Reading
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Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill
7 December 2021 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
25 November 2021
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Moriori Claims Settlement Bill
23 November 2021 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
23 November 2021
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Oral Questions
16 November 2021
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Special Debates — Māori Affairs Committee—150th Anniversary
⚠️ not imported yet
11 November 2021
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General Debate
20 October 2021
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Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Legislation Bill
19 October 2021 — Parts 1 to 3, and clauses 1 and 2
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Animal Welfare Amendment Bill
19 October 2021 — First Reading
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Te Pire mō te Hararei Tūmatanui o te Kāhui o Matariki/Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Bill
30 September 2021 — First Reading
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Motions — Te Rōpū Wāhine Māori Toko i te Ora—70th Anniversary
29 September 2021
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Water Services Bill
28 September 2021 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
23 September 2021
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Imprest Supply (Second for 2021/22) Bill
9 September 2021 — Second Reading
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Imprest Supply (Second for 2021/22) Bill
9 September 2021 — Third Reading
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General Debate
30 June 2021
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Biosecurity (Information for Incoming Passengers) Amendment Bill
30 June 2021 — First Reading
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Ahuriri Hapū Claims Settlement Bill
29 June 2021 — Second Reading
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Oral Questions
23 June 2021
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Oral Questions
22 June 2021
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Appropriation (2021/22 Estimates) Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
1 June 2021
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Motions — J-Force Arrival in Japan—75th Anniversary
24 March 2021
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Oral Questions
17 March 2021
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Local Government (Rating of Whenua Māori) Amendment Bill
16 March 2021 — Second Reading
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Moriori Claims Settlement Bill
23 February 2021 — First Reading
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Food (Continuation of Dietary Supplements Regulations) Amendment Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
18 February 2021 — Third Reading
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General Debate
⚠️ not imported yet
17 February 2021
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Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Amendment Bill
8 December 2020 — First Reading
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Address in Reply
1 December 2020
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Members Sworn
⚠️ not imported yet
25 November 2020
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Oral Questions
⚠️ not imported yet
2 September 2020
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General Debate
⚠️ not imported yet
2 September 2020
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Adjournment
⚠️ not imported yet
6 August 2020
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Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill
4 August 2020 — Third Reading
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Estimates Debate — Justice Sector
28 July 2020
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Arms (Firearms Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill (No 2)
21 July 2020 — First Reading
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Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill
1 July 2020 — Second Reading
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Electoral (Registration of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill (No 2)
30 June 2020 — First Reading
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Electoral (Registration of Sentenced Prisoners) Amendment Bill
24 June 2020 — Third Reading