Tama Potaka
New Zealand politician (born 1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tama William Potaka (born 1976) is a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives representing the Hamilton West electorate. He is a member of the National Party and was chief executive of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki before entering Parliament.
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Tama Potaka | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Hamilton West | |
Assumed office 10 December 2022 | |
Preceded by | Gaurav Sharma |
Majority | 2,433 |
17th Minister of Conservation | |
Assumed office 27 November 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Christopher Luxon |
Preceded by | Willow-Jean Prime |
46th Minister for Māori Development | |
Assumed office 27 November 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Christopher Luxon |
Preceded by | Willie Jackson |
Personal details | |
Born | Tama William Potaka (1976-01-08) 8 January 1976 (age 48) Raetihi, New Zealand |
Political party | National |
Spouse |
Ariana Paul (m. 2008) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington Columbia University |
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