Pōneke Matt
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Matt Reweti. Wellington City Councillor for Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori ward. Views are my own. Authorised by Matthew Reweti, mattreweti.co.nz #TeĀtiawa #Ruanui #TeArawa. #TeTiriti
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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!
We KEPT the Māori ward!
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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
New Zealand’s infrastructure efficiency lies in the bottom 10% of high-income countries.
What strikes you about this statement?
#wcc
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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
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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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
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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
But hey, #Christmas is just around the corner…
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol
Today, we welcomed elected officials and staff of local Councils onto Waiwhetu marae. #manawhenua Te Ātiawa Nui Tonu
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Today, we welcomed elected officials and staff of local Councils onto Waiwhetu marae. #manawhenua Te Ātiawa Nui Tonu
Why I chose to say my elected member declaration in te reo and English, link:
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November 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Why I chose to say my elected member declaration in te reo and English, link:
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A bit more detail about how I got lucky and Sir Paul Reeves’ kahukiwi
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November 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A bit more detail about how I got lucky and Sir Paul Reeves’ kahukiwi
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I highly recommend ENZSO for a Sunday morning
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I highly recommend ENZSO for a Sunday morning
October 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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!
We KEPT the Māori ward!
October 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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!
We KEPT the Māori ward!
October 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Told ya! They DO talk. Up to all of us, no matter what party we support in opposition, to be cooperative, express unity and ultimately, win. We are up against HUGE money, but we have the numbers.
"Under MMP, Labour’s fortunes will inevitably be tied to the Green Party, and to Te Pāti Māori. Behind the scenes, senior party staffers are shaping up conversations about what governance could look like. The three parties’ chiefs of staff share a Signal group chat".
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Labour’s secret ‘bold plan’ and Luxon’s unpopularity: The left’s 2026 gamble
Undecided voters, coalition tensions, and Greens’ leverage set the stage for the 2026 general election.
www.stuff.co.nz
October 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Told ya! They DO talk. Up to all of us, no matter what party we support in opposition, to be cooperative, express unity and ultimately, win. We are up against HUGE money, but we have the numbers.
Get out and vote (if you haven’t already). One week to go.
Vote to KEEP Māori wards.
Vote to KEEP Māori wards.
October 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Get out and vote (if you haven’t already). One week to go.
Vote to KEEP Māori wards.
Vote to KEEP Māori wards.
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
September 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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
This weekend is a really good time to vote to KEEP Maori wards.
And for your preferred candidates. ;)
And for your preferred candidates. ;)
September 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This weekend is a really good time to vote to KEEP Maori wards.
And for your preferred candidates. ;)
And for your preferred candidates. ;)
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
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
September 26, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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?
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?
September 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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?
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?
National has been a disaster of their own making. Absolute failure.
Deborah Russell brings the receipts…
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Deborah Russell brings the receipts…
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September 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
National has been a disaster of their own making. Absolute failure.
Deborah Russell brings the receipts…
www.facebook.com/share/v/1F6j...
Deborah Russell brings the receipts…
www.facebook.com/share/v/1F6j...
Manaakitanga e hoa! Manaakitanga
September 22, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Manaakitanga e hoa! Manaakitanga
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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
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
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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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.
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.
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.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Vote [1] Matthew Reweti.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Maāori ward.
September 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Vote [1] Matthew Reweti.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Maāori ward.
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.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Vote [1] Matthew Reweti.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Maāori ward.
September 22, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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.
Honour Te Tiriti.
Vote [1] Matthew Reweti.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Maāori ward.