Te Pāti Māori pledges $3.1 billion plan for 'kai sovereignty' if elected

<p>Te Pāti Māori have unveiled their $3.1 billion plan for "kai sovereignty", promising tax credits, a Community Kai Fund and funding for Māori-owned supermarkets if elected.</p> <p><b>By Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira of </b><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1494123/te-pati-maori-pledges-3-point-1-billion-plan-for-kai-sovereignty-if-elected" target="_blank"><b>RNZ</b></a><b></b></p> <p>The party said their policy sets out a path from "kai dependency to kai sovereignty" and would deliver immediate cost-of-living relief by investing in Māori and community food production and ownership.</p> <p>The policy includes:</p> <p>- An "Income Tax Kai Credit" for people earning $60,000 or less valued at up to eight weeks of kai each year.