"We've always had to fight to establish our right to pathways in education. We've always had to overcome the lack of understanding and social bigotry that happens towards Maori."
She said if elected, she will ensure fair pathways for all whanau.
While Ikaroa Rawhiti has traditionally been a Labour stronghold, Mrs Fox said she believes she has a shot.
"I am a strong leader and I am relentless in ensuring better outcomes for whanau, for Maori and ultimately for Aotearoa."
She said voting for her and the Maori Party will ensure Maori have a voice in Parliament no matter who the sitting government is.
"We are the only party that both major parties have agreed that they would go into agreement with.
"If you vote left and the left don't get in, then that candidate can do nothing because none of the things they are promising will be able to come to pass if they don't get into government, and it looks likely they won't.
"I sort of think a vote for anyone else is a waste of time."
She said the Maori Party would always be a minority party but the agreement of confidence and supply with National proved its influence was working.
It was not "propping up" National as some believed, she said, as it did not have to vote for laws National voted for.
"The only thing we must agree on is the Budget."
She said the party helped set aside $125 million in the Budget to address child poverty and has secured billions for Maori initiatives over the years.
The party was also looking at supporting iwi to buy housing stock to supply social housing.