Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāpuhi) is a Māori Member of Parliament representing the Hauraki-Waikato electorate and one of the youngest MPs elected to the New Zealand Parliament. Known for her strong advocacy for te ao Māori, rangatahi voices, and environmental protection, she brings kaupapa Māori perspectives into national political debates. Through her work in Parliament and her public presence, she has become an influential young leader speaking on issues such as Māori rights, justice reform, and shaping an Aotearoa hou.