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Katene says Govt’s rejection of GST bill is sad

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 5:01 pm | The Maori Party

Maori Party MP Rahui Katene is disappointed that the Government has chosen the integrity of its tax system over its citizens. More >>

Maori Party seeks major crackdown on gambling

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 2:29 pm | The Maori Party

A proposed Maori Party law to crackdown on gambling harm will come before Parliament over the coming months after being pulled from the ballot today. More >>

Flavell on Crimes Amendment Bill

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 2:18 pm | The Maori Party

CRIMES (REASONABLE PARENTAL CONTROL AND CORRECTION) AMENDMENT BILL First Reading, Wednesday 8th September 2010; 9.15pm Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki More >>

Goods and Services Tax (Exemption of Healthy Food)

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 1:29 pm | The Maori Party

I want to say from the very start that there are no politics in this particular bill. This bill was on the agenda at the last election in terms of our platform as a Māori Party. It was ahead of any discussion in respect of what the National Party might ... More >>

Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 1:18 pm | The Maori Party

Kia ora tātou. I acknowledge Mr Bakshi for pulling the bill, the Military Manoeuvres Act Repeal Bill, out of the hat, for starters, because I know what it is like trying to get a bill out of the hat, especially a member’s bill. So congratulations to ... More >>

Christchurch Earthquake - Rahui Katene

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 4:29 pm | The Maori Party

Saturday 4 September was a day all the kura around Otautahi were looking forward to supporting their rangatahi in the Ranga Ihi kapa haka competitions which were to be held at the Aurora Centre – Burnside. Instead Burnside High became transformed ... More >>

Maori Party responds to attacks by a “few”

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:35 pm | The Maori Party

The Maori Party says it has faith in hapu and iwi throughout the country, and the majority of marchers who took part in the 2004 hikoi, to dismiss the attacks on it by a “few people” over the new foreshore and seabed bill. More >>

Katene concerned about whanau in unsafe homes

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:34 pm | The Maori Party

The Maori Party MP for Christchurch Rahui Katene is concerned that many whanau are opting to stay in their unsafe homes because they can not get to welfares centres. More >>

Harawira: Human Assisted Reproductive Technology

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 11:59 am | The Maori Party

There are three very specific concerns that the Maori Party wants to raise in this discussion to amend the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2004 to state that in vitro embryos must be disposed of before the expiry period of ten years – ... More >>

Turia Pays Tribute To Nanny Nui

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 10:31 am | The Maori Party

Tariana Turia has today paid tribute to Te Manawanui Pauro of Kaiwhaiki (Whanganui) who has passed away in her 103rd year. More >>

Harawira on PI Bill

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 10:17 am | The Maori Party

Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill – 2R Hone Harawira, Maori Party Member of Parliament, Te Tai Tokerau Tuesday 7 September 2010; 5.15pm More >>

Harawira on State Sector Bill

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 10:15 am | The Maori Party

State Sector Management Bill 2010 Hone Harawira, MP for Te Tai Tokerau Tuesday 7 September 2010 More >>

Harawira on Whanganui Iwi Bill

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 10:13 am | The Maori Party

Whanganui Iwi (Whanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and Northern Part of Whanganui Forest) On-account Claims Settlement Bill 2R Hone Harawira, Maori Party Member of Parliament, Te Tai Tokerau Tuesday 7 September 2010 More >>

Katene to push ‘GST off healthy food’ today

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 10:11 am | The Maori Party

Maori Party MP Rahui Katene says the Government should apply the same attitude it did on bailing out private investors when it comes to voting today on her proposal to scrap GST off healthy food. More >>

Katene pleased with marae opening its doors

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 5:35 pm | The Maori Party

Maori Party MP for Te Tai Tonga Rahui Katene is commending Ngai Tuahuriri for opening their marae to people in need of accommodation because of damage from Saturday’s earthquake. More >>

Trans-Tasman Proceedings Bill

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 5:32 pm | The Maori Party

Tēnā koe, Mr Assistant Speaker. Kia ora tātau. Mōrena ki a tātau i tēnei ata. I thought it would be appropriate to provide the Māori Party perspective on this particular bill and say from the outset that we are supportive of its intent. My ... More >>