Everyone deserves a city they can afford to live in.

Maria Huata will work to ease the pressure on working families, students, and kaumātua by focusing on what matters most – housing, transport, and fair access to essential services.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.
My strength is not that of a single warrior, but that of many.

Accessibility is dignity – and it’s a right, not a luxury.

Hamilton should be a city for all people. Maria is committed to removing physical, social, and economic barriers so that disabled people, tamariki, rangatahi, kaumātua and everyone in between can move, connect, and participate fully.

He kokonga whare e kitea, he kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea.
The corners of a house can be seen; the corners of the heart cannot.

A city that works for its people — and works well.

Maria believes in strong, reliable, and forward-thinking infrastructure. Clean water, connected public spaces and responsive services form the backbone of a thriving city.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!

Our strength is in our diversity and shared dignity.

From tangata whenua to new migrants, rainbow whānau to our elders — Hamilton must be a place where all people feel seen, safe, and supported. Maria will lead with the values of manaakitanga and kotahitanga.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

A vibrant city lifts the spirit and celebrates its people.

Maria will champion the arts, music, events, youth hubs, and local festivals that make Hamilton feel alive. Vibrancy is essential to wellbeing and identity – it’s how we celebrate who we are.

Mā te auaha mā te pohewa e puta ai ngā kura huna.
With imagination and creativity our true potential will be realised.

A strong local economy supports local jobs, local families, and local futures.

Maria will support small businesses, champion local innovation, and grow training pathways that lead to meaningful jobs.
A strong local economy is the engine for everything else — community resilience, whānau stability, and shared prosperity.

Mā te kotahitanga e whai kaha ai tātou.
In unity we have strength.