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The Huddle: Will NZ First get a referendum on Māori seats over the line?

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Publish Date
Thu, 12 Feb 2026, 7:33pm
Winston Peters speaking at Waitangi this year. Photo / Jason Dorday
Winston Peters speaking at Waitangi this year. Photo / Jason Dorday

The Huddle: Will NZ First get a referendum on Māori seats over the line?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 12 Feb 2026, 7:33pm

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

There's growing calls to regulate blind cords following a toddler's unfortunate death. The Government has ruled out establishing new rules around this - do we agree? Are more safety regulations needed? 

RMA Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed the Government will not be implementing a 'water tax' following outrage from Federated Farmers. Do we think this is the right move? 

NZ First's Winston Peters is now campaigning on a referendum on abolishing the Māori seats in Parliament. Do we think this will get votes? 

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