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16 September 2026

Te Pāti Māori announces $1 billion fund for 'energy sovereignty'

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Te Pāti Māori announces $1 billion fund for 'energy sovereignty'

The party's 'energy sovereignty' policy would set up a fund to administer grants and investment so hapū, iwi, marae and Māori landowners can acquire stakes in energy assets.

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