Big political donations have hit $7.4m this election year. Are the rules tight enough?

By Maria Armoudian, Associate Professor, Politics & International Relations; Director, Sustainability Hub, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Ben Dekker, Research Assistant, Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Timothy Kirpal Kuhner, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

Large political donations in 2026 have already surpassed 2023 levels. New research shows where the money has been coming from over recent elections.

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