Next Gen Leaders:
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
"Young people are not just leaders of tomorrow, they are also taking the helm and fighting for the future they deserve." -Deb Haaland
Who is Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke?
- She was elected to parliament at 21 yrs old (Time, 2025)
- New Zealand's youngest parliamentarian in 170 years
- Won the Young World Politician of the Year award in 2024 (Radio New Zealand, 2024)
- Currently serves in the Te Pāti Māori party as a member of the Culture subcommittee
- A fierce advocate for indigenous rights
- Most recently, going viral for performing a haka (ceremonial Māori war dance) during a parliament session in protest
Leadership & Power Styles
As one of the youngest MPs, she embodies a symbol of possibility and indigenous representation, especially for Māori youth. Her authenticity, cultural pride, and confidence make others want to follow and emulate her. Her influence comes less from authority and more from who she is and what she represents.
She uses her power to educate others about Māori issues, colonization, and current inequities (Time, 2025). She helps shape narratives by bringing historically marginalized knowledge into mainstream discourse. Her leadership influences how others understand and interpret key issues.
Her advocacy is rooted in protecting Māori identity and ensuring young people see themselves reflected in leadership spaces. Her leadership centers on vision, identity, and empowerment, not just policy outcomes. She inspires engagement by connecting political issues to cultural heritage and future generations.
She demonstrates strong knowledge of Māori history, rights, and political issues. Her ability to speak on complex sociopolitical issues gives her credibility beyond her age. People trust her voice because it is informed, grounded, and culturally rooted.
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The Influence on my future work
As I reflect on my future, this case study inspires me to...
- Trust & empower young leaders
- Hana-Rawhiti has taught me that the rising leaders of the next generation are passionate and, when given the opportunities, can drive impactful change. As a supervisor of undergraduate business students, I am committed to trusting the voices of the rising generation.
- Take up space at the table
- Hana-Rawhiti said, "We must have a seat at the table" (Time, 2024).As a woman of color, I have a duty to represent not only myself, but the generations, cultures, and communities that have shaped me. I am committed to making space for those who are still on their way and to being an example of leadership in every space to those who see themselves in me.
Thank you!
works cited
Heifetz, R. A., & Laurie, D. L. (1997). The work of leadership. Harvard Business Review, 75(1), 124–134. Time. (2024). Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. Next Generation Leaders. https://time.com/collections/next-generation-leaders/7071913/hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke-2/ Time. (2025). Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. Time100 Next 2025. https://time.com/collections/time100-next-2025/7318833/hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke/ Radio New Zealand. (2024). Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke wins young world politician of the year award. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/527930/hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke-wins-young-world-politician-of-the-year-award
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Next Gen Leaders:
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
"Young people are not just leaders of tomorrow, they are also taking the helm and fighting for the future they deserve." -Deb Haaland
Who is Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke?
Leadership & Power Styles
As one of the youngest MPs, she embodies a symbol of possibility and indigenous representation, especially for Māori youth. Her authenticity, cultural pride, and confidence make others want to follow and emulate her. Her influence comes less from authority and more from who she is and what she represents.
She uses her power to educate others about Māori issues, colonization, and current inequities (Time, 2025). She helps shape narratives by bringing historically marginalized knowledge into mainstream discourse. Her leadership influences how others understand and interpret key issues.
Her advocacy is rooted in protecting Māori identity and ensuring young people see themselves reflected in leadership spaces. Her leadership centers on vision, identity, and empowerment, not just policy outcomes. She inspires engagement by connecting political issues to cultural heritage and future generations.
She demonstrates strong knowledge of Māori history, rights, and political issues. Her ability to speak on complex sociopolitical issues gives her credibility beyond her age. People trust her voice because it is informed, grounded, and culturally rooted.
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The Influence on my future work
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Thank you!
works cited
Heifetz, R. A., & Laurie, D. L. (1997). The work of leadership. Harvard Business Review, 75(1), 124–134. Time. (2024). Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. Next Generation Leaders. https://time.com/collections/next-generation-leaders/7071913/hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke-2/ Time. (2025). Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. Time100 Next 2025. https://time.com/collections/time100-next-2025/7318833/hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke/ Radio New Zealand. (2024). Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke wins young world politician of the year award. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/527930/hana-rawhiti-maipi-clarke-wins-young-world-politician-of-the-year-award