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Tama Potaka (Tama William Potaka) was born on 8 January, 1976 in Raetihi, New Zealand, is a politician. Discover Tama Potaka's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
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Tama William Potaka |
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| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
8 January, 1976 |
| Birthday |
8 January |
| Birthplace |
Raetihi, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand |
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 48 years old group.
Tama Potaka Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Tama Potaka height not available right now. We will update Tama Potaka's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Tama Potaka's Wife?
His wife is Ariana Paul (m. 2008)
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Ariana Paul (m. 2008) |
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3 |
Tama Potaka Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tama Potaka worth at the age of 48 years old? Tama Potaka’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated
Tama Potaka's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
On 6 November 2022, Potaka was selected as the National Party candidate for the 2022 Hamilton West by-election caused by the resignation of independent MP Gaurav Sharma who had been expelled from the Labour Party. On 10 December 2022, Potaka won the election, beating Labour candidate Georgie Dansey. Potaka gained 6974 votes compared to Dansey's 4541, a margin of 2433.
Potaka worked for Rudd, Watts and Stone (now Minter Ellison), various public policy roles, with Lake Taupō Funds, and Bell Gully. Potaka then spent seven years based in Hamilton, working as general manager corporate services for Tainui Group Holdings. He subsequently moved back to Auckland where he was a senior advisor at the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. He was appointed chief executive officer of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Trust in 2020. In 2021, he was chosen as one of four lead negotiators for the Mōkai Pātea Treaty of Waitangi claim.
Potaka married Ariana Paul in 2008, and they have three children.
Tama William Potaka (born 1976) is a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament in the House of Representatives representing the Hamilton West electorate. He is a member of the National Party and was chief executive of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki before entering Parliament.
Potaka was born in Raetihi in 1976. He has Māori ancestry through both of his parents, who were schoolteachers, and he affiliates to Ngāti Hauiti, Whanganui, Taranaki, and Ngāti Toa. He was educated at Huntley School and Te Aute College, where he was classmates with Julian Wilcox, Aidan Warren, Billy Weepu, Karl Te Nana and Alistair Toto and became dux in 1993. He received Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees from Victoria University of Wellington in 1999, and with a scholarship earned a Master of Laws from Columbia University. He passed the bar exam and became an attorney at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
