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Indigenous TV Network Seeks New Members

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 1:38 pm | The Maori Party

A global network of indigenous television broadcasters is inviting like-minded organisations to join the international alliance. More >>

Maori suffer 10% loss of life

Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 9:40 am | The Maori Party

The gap in life expectancy between Maori and non-Maori is like an epidemic wiping out 10% of the Maori population, according to the Maori Party. More >>

Party reports further electoral irregularities

Friday, 7 November 2008, 3:16 pm | The Maori Party

Dr Pita Sharples has today revealed that some voters casting an advance vote were told that they could not vote for the Maori Party unless they are on the Maori roll. More >>

Sharples takes issue with media advice on voting

Friday, 7 November 2008, 2:45 pm | The Maori Party

Dr Pita Sharples is furious at statements by some media commentators that a vote for the Maori Party is a wasted vote. More >>

Mahuta admits defeat on child poverty

Friday, 7 November 2008, 9:29 am | The Maori Party

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s lame excuses for her Labour government’s failure to tackle child poverty show how far out of touch the government is with the plight of the poor, according to Maori Party Co-leader Tariana Turia. More >>

‘A New Dawn in Politics for us all’:

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 3:06 pm | The Maori Party

Veteran broadcaster, and Ikaroa-Rawhiti candidate for the Maori Party, Derek Fox, has today spoken of the heart-rending inspiration that the victory of Barack Obama brings for the people of Aotearoa. More >>

John Key Ditches His Own School

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 9:13 am | The Maori Party

Maori Party Te Tai Tonga candidate Rahui Katene is appalled that experienced politicians from both major parties have done nothing about a school which is a health hazard to its students. Aorangi School in Christchurch is 'famous' as the school John Key ... More >>

“Change We Can Believe In” - Maori Party

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 9:02 am | The Maori Party

“Change We Can Believe In” Dr Pita Sharples and Hon Tariana Turia 5 November 2008 More >>

"Change We Can Believe In" - The Maori Party

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 6:51 pm | The Maori Party

“Americans have said YES WE CAN, and the world has witnessed history changing before our very eyes” said Tariana Turia today at the news of the election of Democrat Barack Obama as President of the United States” More >>

Maori denied the right to vote

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 5:00 pm | The Maori Party

"The most basic of democratic rights is the right to vote – and it is being denied to Maori," said Te Tai Tokerau Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira. More >>

Do you want wages with your fries?

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 4:31 pm | The Maori Party

Hauraki-Waikato candidate, Angeline Greensill is supporting the call of union members from around Hamilton and Auckland, for urgent action to increase low pay. More >>

Maori Health in Hauraki-Waikato deserves priority

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 2:23 pm | The Maori Party

Hauraki-Waikato candidate, Angeline Greensill, has today congratulated Waikato District Health Board for being a finalist in three sections in the national Health Innovation Awards; and for receiving a commendation for its ‘double balloon enteroscopy’ ... More >>

National Debate on the Treaty Welcomed

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 1:38 pm | The Maori Party

Maori Party co-leaders, Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples, have praised the role of the media in helping to frame an important national debate around Te Tiriti o Waitangi. More >>

Entrenched poverty shocks candidate

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 12:44 pm | The Maori Party

"The burden of nine years of failed government policies is falling on the young and the poor" says Ikaroa-Rawhiti Maori Party candidate Derek Fox. More >>

Relief is on its way – The Maori Party

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 9:19 am | The Maori Party

As a way to provide temporary relief to families during the upcoming Christmas holiday period, the Maori Party has suggested that a $500 payment, tax free and in a lump sum, be paid in the first week of December 2008 to the families of all 230,000 children ... More >>