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Maori Party farewells 28th Maori Battalion warrior
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 9:28 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is mourning the death of William Takamoana Delamere – one of the last living members of the 28th Maori Battalion. More >>
Maori Party Praises Wahine Maori Sevens Squad
Friday, 12 March 2010, 3:39 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is praising the decision by the Aotearoa Women‘s Rugby Sevens squad to accept a late invitation to the Hong Kong Sevens, despite being denied access to the tournament over the past two years. More >>
Decision to retain service for the elderly welcome
Friday, 12 March 2010, 2:28 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party welcomes the Government's assurance today that it will not be cutting SuperGold Card public transport services. More >>
Child Advocates - Hon Tariana Turia
Friday, 12 March 2010, 12:03 pm | The Maori Party
When I heard that this hui would be here at Hongoeka I immediately knew it was the right place. More >>
Kohatu blow-up was cold-hearted and unnecessary
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 4:29 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is disappointed with the actions of Clearwater Hydro company which blew up the sacred kohatu Te Rongomai o Te Karaka with reckless disregard for mana whenua who held it in high regard. More >>
Halt needed over plans to blow-up occupied kohatu
Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 4:15 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is urging a hydro company not to dynamite a two-storey high kohatu being occupied by tangata whenua. More >>
Trapping better than 1080 drops says Maori Party
Tuesday, 9 March 2010, 2:16 pm | The Maori Party
Land and water are being poisoned by 1080 and the Government needs to seriously consider running a large scale trapping programme as an alternative, says the Maori Party. More >>
It Takes A Village To Raise A Child
Sunday, 7 March 2010, 10:13 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party says it takes a village to raise a child and it is encouraging whanau throughout Aotearoa today, on National Children’s Day, to take time out to praise their children, mokopuna, nieces and nephews. More >>
Too much liquor being poured into poor communities
Friday, 5 March 2010, 3:46 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party says it is concerned with what appears to be too many liquor licenses being granted in deprived areas. More >>
Tariana Turia: Address to Business Roundtable
Friday, 5 March 2010, 9:18 am | The Maori Party
In the promotional material describing this fabulous resort, Formosa is described as “one of Auckland’s hidden pieces of paradise” on the beautiful Pohutukawa Coast. More >>
Tariana Turia, Sustainable Economic Development
Saturday, 27 February 2010, 1:25 pm | The Maori Party
I was interested when I looked at the programme today and saw the connection between the Whanganui region and the global economy. It spoke to me of the universal truth I have known all my life, epitomised in our saying, ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au. ... More >>
Student Loan Scheme Amendment - 3rd Reading
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 5:33 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party believes that a good tertiary education is an investment in our country’s future, that it should be freely available to all, and that students should get an allowance set at the same level of the unemployment benefit – and we’re a long ... More >>
Injury Prevention Bill: Third Reading
Thursday, 25 February 2010, 9:23 am | The Maori Party
The purpose of the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill is stated as seeking to improve flexibility in the ACC scheme. More >>
Rahui Katene approving Chief Ombudsmen
Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 4:26 pm | The Maori Party
Almost two years ago, on 17 April 2008, Te Ururoa Flavell spoke in the House of the support that the Maori Party had for the appointment of Beverley Wakem as Chief Ombudsmen. More >>
Animal Welfare Amendment Bill
Friday, 19 February 2010, 9:13 am | The Maori Party
As uri of Ngati Koata I have grown up in a tradition in which the concept of respecting and caring for animal life is second nature. More >>
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Amendment Bill
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 4:30 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has a consistent track record in voting on legislation at its first reading in the House. Where there is any room for question, we always apply the ‘benefit of doubt’ principle, and vote the Bill through to the select committee stage. More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell on Nicholas Cree
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 3:50 pm | The Maori Party
E te Whare, tēnā tātau katoa. Me pēnei rawa te kōrero: “Whakataka te hau ki te uru, whakataka te hau ki te tonga, kia mākinakina ki uta, kia mātaratara ki tai. E hī ake ana te atākura, he tio, he huka, he hauhunga.” Tihē mauri ora. ... More >>
PM debate - Hone Harawira on the foreshore
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 5:31 pm | The Maori Party
The Prime Minister didn’t talk too much about the Foreshore and Seabed in his speech last week, so I’m glad my bro Te Ururoa raised it in his reply. Te Ururoa’s line was basically that the Maori Party is happy to allow this matter to be settled by ... More >>
Judical Matters Bill - Rahui Katene
Friday, 12 February 2010, 9:43 am | The Maori Party
One of the legacies of being a politician-who-was-once-a-lawyer, like all of those who have spoken so far, is the unique perspective we bring to the debate on the separation of powers. More >>
Harawira - Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 9:32 am | The Maori Party
Whenever people screech and carry on about the sins of youth, Judge Andrew Becroft, Principal Judge of the Youth Court since 2001 is quick to point out, and rightfully so I might add, that youth offending has remained relatively stable and even reduced ... More >>
