John Tamihere’s defence risks credibility of kaupapa Māori governance

Under Tamihere’s leadership, Waipareira Trust has been accused of financial mismanagement, conflicts of interest, and improper political involvement, including using $385,000 in interest-free loans to support Tamihere’s political campaigns.

FACTS

  • Tamihere dismisses all scrutiny as racist, rejecting any accountability for alleged misconduct
  • This includes inquiries into census data misuse, financial disclosures, and funding allocations
“I will not participate in turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto."