Rawiri Waititi

Co-leader of the Māori Party and Member of Parliament, passionate about better outcomes for Māori and Aotearoa whānui.

Rawiri is the local MP for Waiariki and the co-leader of the Maori Party.

Rawiri hails from the Eastern Bay of Plenty, and is a mokopuna of the Waiariki iwi through his Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngai Tai, Te Whakatohea, Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Awa, Te Arawa, Ngati Tūwharetoa, Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Ranginui ancestry. He is a father of 5, a husband, son, a mokopuna, an uncle and a nephew. 

Rawiri has strong beliefs in equality for all, and is committed to representing and advocating for our people. He has formerly worked in the creative arts sector and has also held a position as the Relationship Manager for Te Rūnanga o Te Whānau a Apanui.