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Katene praises youth's get up and go spirit
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 1:13 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party MP Rahui Katene is commending a young Maori woman based in Dunedin for initiating a Maori tourism venture as a way to address unemployment. Jackie McGregor’s decision to tap into the lucrative cruise ship market with kapa haka performances ... More >>
Customs and Excise Amendment Bill
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 9:08 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, this Bill amends the Customs and Excise Act 1996 to prohibit the importation of illegally and unsustainably produced timber and wood products into New Zealand. More >>
Palmerston North Showgrounds Act Repeal Bill
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 9:06 am | The Maori Party
Manawatu Arena, the venue at the heart of this Bill, hosted a massive 2064 events during the year, an increase of 132 on the previous year. More >>
Speech: Flavell - Contract Management of Prisons
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 9:53 am | The Maori Party
This Bill starts with a very basic purpose – to amend the Corrections Act to allow for the competitive tendering of prison management. Different parties across the House will come to this debate with a variety of priorities that they seek the Bill ... More >>
Speech: Katene - Ngāti Apa Settlement Bill
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 5:01 pm | The Maori Party
I am honoured, as with others, to greet the Ngāti Apa representatives who have joined us today for this historic occasion. Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa. Mr Speaker, the grievances of Ngāti Apa (North Island) are significant and ... More >>
Speech: Turia - Ngati Apa Claims Settlement
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 3:50 pm | The Maori Party
I move, on behalf of the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, that the Ngati Apa (North Island) Claims Settlement Bill be now read a first time. Mr Speaker, at the appropriate time I intend to move: • that the Bill be considered by the Maori ... More >>
Great day for Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 3:45 pm | The Maori Party
Today Ngā Wairiki / Ngāti Apa embarks on a very special journey in terms of our Treaty of Waitangi claims. It’s a journey that we can’t quite call the end but at least the beginning of the end. Today in the chambers of Parliament, the first ... More >>
All Whites Notice of Motion: Dr Pita Sharples
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 2:34 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party stands, to join all other parties, to recognise the outstanding success of the All Whites on Saturday night. As the 35,000 crowd poured through the main entrance of the Westpac Stadium on Saturday night, they may not have noticed the ... More >>
Ae Marika! - a column By Hone Harawira
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 12:03 pm | The Maori Party
They say a week in politics is a long time, and they’re right. Last week I made a public apology about an email I’d written. Firstly, I readily apologise for the poor choice of words. I suspect that if I’d said something like: “European colonisers ... More >>
Kōtuitui Inc Launch
Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 9:45 am | The Maori Party
Preparation for this launch got off to a really good start on Saturday night. In the 45th minute, Ngati Porou man Rory Falloon scored the goal that would qualify New Zealand for the 2010 World Cup finals in Spain. More >>
Maori Party farewells distinguished ambassador
Monday, 16 November 2009, 9:55 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is greatly saddened by the death of Ngati Maniapoto and Waikato man, Tia Barrett. “Tia was a distinguished ambassador for our nation,” Mrs Turia said. “Less than a month ago, I was hosted by Tia during the Pacific ... More >>
Harawira as Independent would acknowledge reality
Friday, 13 November 2009, 9:49 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party says its request to Hone Harawira that he take up the opportunity to be an Independent MP simply acknowledges the reality of Mr Harawira's stance as an independent MP for Te Tai Tokerau. "Hone has said a number of times that he does ... More >>
Maori Party follows due process
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 3:22 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party co-leaders Tariana Turia and Dr Pita Sharples say they have not yet met to discuss MP Hone Harawira's most recent statements. "Members of the senior leadership team of the Party plan to meet with Hone and the Tai Tokerau electorate committee ... More >>
Statement from Professor Whatarangi Winiata
Monday, 9 November 2009, 9:25 am | The Maori Party
Sunday 8 November 2009 Professor Whatarangi Winiata has advised that a hui of Hone Harawira, members from Mr Harawira’s electorate and the leadership of the Māori Party is being planned in Te Tai Tokerau electorate later this week, probably Thursday ... More >>
Statement from Professor Winiata Re: Hone Harawira
Monday, 9 November 2009, 9:24 am | The Maori Party
Professor Whatarangi Winiata has advised that a hui of Hone Harawira, members from Mr Harawira’s electorate and the leadership of the Māori Party is being planned in Te Tai Tokerau electorate later this week, probably Thursday afternoon. The purpose ... More >>
Maori Party on verge of taking action against MP
Friday, 6 November 2009, 4:20 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party on verge of disciplinary process against MP Friday 6 November 2009 Professor Whatarangi Winiata, Party President The Maori Party is very concerned that MP Hone Harawira's behaviour in Europe, and a subsequent email that he sent, are serious ... More >>
Speech: Katene - Opening of Te Punga
Friday, 6 November 2009, 12:02 pm | The Maori Party
I am so pleased to be able to share part of this very significant day, another stage in the journey of He Waka Tapu. I have always loved the concept of he waka tapu- the sacred vessel to take us forward into the future. The journey that we must take ... More >>
Health Results Shock Maori Party
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 10:44 am | The Maori Party
Results from a report examining the lifestyles of Maori in 150 Nelson and Marlborough households have shocked Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia and local member Rahui Katene. More >>
5th November a day to celebrate peace
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 10:30 am | The Maori Party
Co-leader of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, is recommending the 5th November become a day to commemorate the unique legacy of passive resistance associated with Parihaka. “It has always been rather bizarre, the way we celebrate the historic association ... More >>
To Paris Or Not To Paris
Thursday, 5 November 2009, 10:29 am | The Maori Party
Last month I was up in Europe as part of a parliamentary delegation to the European parliament, and while there decided to take the opportunity to skip away to Paris for a day. Now it seems like everyone back here is all in a tizz about it - so here’s ... More >>
