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Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill: Third Reading
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 5:40 pm | The Maori Party
So when we talk today about the list of 42 charges which will make up the 3-strikes criteria in this third and final reading of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill , believe me, that’s only today’s list; it won’t be long before trespass and ... More >>
Maori Party farewells Tokoroa matriarch
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 2:25 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has today farewelled a matriarch of Tokoroa, Emare Emily Rose Nikora of Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Maniapoto. More >>
Katene calls on Maori to sign job inquiry petition
Monday, 24 May 2010, 10:41 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party MP Rahui Katene is calling on Maori to sign a petition to investigate why so many jobs in Aotearoa's fishing industry are being given to foreigners and not Maori in a time when unemployment in this country is at a 12-year high. More >>
Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill
Friday, 21 May 2010, 3:19 pm | The Maori Party
There will be some in the room who will remembers that in the 1980s when we had really high unemployment our people knew what it was like to be on the ‘training-go-round’ through ACCESS training, through STEPS programmes, you name it, and did any of those ... More >>
Taxation (Budget Measures) Bill 2010)
Friday, 21 May 2010, 9:56 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, there's a story to be told if one browses the net, to ascertain how the market and the press gallery are responding to Budget 2010. More >>
Just the beginning – here for the long term
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 4:55 pm | The Maori Party
The $286 million specifically secured by the Māori Party in today’s Budget will set the scene for change and a foundation to transform the lives of many Māori whänau. More >>
Budget 2010 - Maori Party
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 4:28 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party joins with the Government to congratulate the Minister of Finance for his leadership in trying to chart a pathway forward in this 2010 Budget statement. More >>
$9 million: Support for Maori business
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 3:25 pm | The Maori Party
MEDIA STATEMENT Hon Dr Pita Sharples Co-Leader of the M a ori Party Embargoed until 3pm on 20 May 2010 More >>
$19.8 million: Restorative approach to offending
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 3:19 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party’s policy to decrease Maori offending and victimisation will be assisted because of the $19.8 million secured by Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples, who negotiated the funding in his capacity as Associate Minister of Corrections. More >>
$100 million: Support to live their own lives
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 3:17 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party’s policy that disabled persons and their whanau should have access to support so they can live their own lives has come to fruition because of the $100 million secured by Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia, who negotiated the funding ... More >>
Just the beginning – here for the long term
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 3:15 pm | The Maori Party
The $286 million specifically secured by the Maori Party in today’s Budget will set the scene for change and a foundation to transform the lives of many Maori whänau. More >>
Katene: Public Health and Disability Amendment Bil
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 9:55 am | The Maori Party
Today is a very good day to speak to this New Zealand Public Health and Disability Amendment Bill and to share the good news for Te Tai Tonga health. More >>
Katene: Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 9:54 am | The Maori Party
Electoral (Administration) Amendment Bill 2010 Wednesday 19 May 2010; 8.00pm Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga More >>
Katene: Courts and Criminal Matters Bill 2010
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 9:53 am | The Maori Party
There are some pieces of legislation that I can stand proudly in this House, hand on heart, and say, this is what our people want. More >>
Harawira: Against an Increase in GST
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 9:34 am | The Maori Party
“Speaking out against an increase in GST isn’t hard for me,” says Hone Harawira, the Maori Party MP for Tai Tokerau, “because the people who are going to be hurt the most by it are the people I grew up with, the people I live with, and the people ... More >>
Passing of Corrections Officer, Jason Palmer
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 9:51 am | The Maori Party
Tena koe Mr Speaker, I rise on behalf of the Maori Party to mark the passing of Corrections Officer Jason Palmer who was tragically killed this last weekend while on duty at Spring Hill Prison. More >>
Building Relations – Common Unity
Friday, 14 May 2010, 5:12 pm | The Maori Party
One of my favourite things to do when I come to Taranaki is to spend some time at Puke Ariki. More >>
Smart Meters (Consumer Choice) Bill
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 10:03 am | The Maori Party
Our task is to debate the issues that are before the House of Parliament tonight. The thoughts of the people in Murupara today were, as expected, not focused on this bill. Their main concern, as we debate the issue over power, is about where the money ... More >>
Nuclear Disarmament—Treaty on Non-Proliferation
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 9:56 am | The Maori Party
Greetings to you, Mr Assistant Speaker, and to us all, fellow colleagues, once again. It has been 2 weeks since I stood proudly in the United Nations building as the Minister of Māori Affairs, the Hon Dr Pita Sharples, addressed the indigenous peoples of ... More >>
Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River)
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 9:46 am | The Maori Party
Oh my King, I stand here somewhat embarrassed because of what I heard others say in this House in your presence. Oratory on the marae is noble. But as the fellow lady member commented, statements in this House can sometimes be quite demeaning. ... More >>
