Whare, Whānau, Whenua: housing, jobs and local decision-making under Te Tiriti
What it actually does
Organises its priorities under three pou: housing security (Whare); employment for rangatahi, health access and cost of living (Whānau); and regional climate resilience (Whenua). It says all policies should give practical effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bring decision-making closer to affected communities.
Source: NZ Law Society (LawTalk Election 2026 feature) · 2026-10
The Trump take
“Three pou? I have three houses. Many more, actually. Mar-a-Lago, very beautiful. Housing is important, I agree, but climate resilience? Just build a wall against the ocean.”parody
Why it scored this way
Identity politics
Treaty-based framework applied to all policy
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Climate
Prioritises climate resilience
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