Is it incompetence, corruption, or just political arrogance?
As of mid-July 2025, Te Pāti Māori has still not filed their financial returns a legal requirement under electoral law. Every other party has. So why the delay?
Here are 7 possible reasons they’re hiding from the public:
1. Deliberate Delay Before Local Elections
They may be trying to avoid scrutiny before local body elections. Delaying disclosure buys time and avoids inconvenient headlines about where their money really comes from.
2. Embarrassing or Politically Risky Donors
Imagine the outrage if wealthy developers, foreign-linked entities, or iwi corporates were bankrolling the "grassroots" party. Disclosure would expose their real backers.
3. Financial Mismanagement
Overspending, luxury campaign travel, or funneling money to mates through dodgy “consulting” contracts? They might need time to tidy things up or hope no one looks too hard.
4. Internal Power Struggles
There could be a standoff within the party over signing off the returns. Leadership clashes or blame games might be holding everything up.
5. Deliberate Defiance of ‘Colonial’ Rules
TPM often rails against Pākehā institutions. Maybe this is them giving the Electoral Commission the middle finger political theatre to play the victim.
6. Calculated Fine is Cheaper than Embarrassment
They may have decided it’s easier to just pay the fine for being late than face the political cost of what's in the returns.
7. Covering Up Co-Governance Money Trails
Were taxpayer-funded groups or tribal agencies illegally or quietly backing TPM campaigns? If there’s a dodgy link between government funds and party campaigning, they have a lot to hide.
OFFICIAL COMPLAINT TO ELECTORAL COMMISSION (Please copy and send in the following template)
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To: enquiries@elections.govt.nz
Subject: Complaint Regarding Late Filing by Te Pāti Māori
Dear Sir / Madam.
I wish to formally lodge a complaint regarding Te Pāti Māori’s failure to file their financial return for the most recent electoral period.
As of mid-July 2025, this return remains outstanding, well past the expected deadline. I believe this undermines electoral transparency and public confidence in the integrity of New Zealand’s democratic process.
Given the importance of accountability especially from parties that receive taxpayer funding I request that your office investigate the delay, enforce any applicable penalties, and ensure the return is published without further obstruction.
[Your Name]
[Your Town/Suburb, Optional]
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This should matter to every new zealander who believes in open books and one set of rules for all.
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