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Te Maruata - the national committee of Māori elected members within LGNZ - is celebrating the largest ever cohort of Māori elected members in local government.

But it is also looking towards the challenges ahead in the next three years, culminating in 2028 where Māori wards at 24 councils will be phased out.

Members of Te Maruata met in Wellington in December 2025, with Dinnie Moeahu and Aubrey Ria elected as co-chairs for the next three years.

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