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Foreshore and Seabed is a matter of principle
Tuesday, 8 July 2008, 10:49 am | The Maori Party
Labour’s desperation at their poor poll results is obvious from complaints by the Minister of Maori Affairs that, in his view, the Maori Party is a one-ticket party. More >>
Tipu Ora Graduation: Te Muka
Friday, 4 July 2008, 11:29 am | The Maori Party
It is an honour to be here, in the home of Kati Huirapa o Arowhenua takata. I stand in awe of the might of the Maunga, Aoraki; overwhelmed with the power of the torrents that rush through that which is Waitaki. More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell: Land Transport Bill
Friday, 4 July 2008, 9:57 am | The Maori Party
It seemed an uncanny co-incidence, that as this Bill entered the Committee stage, the Deprivation Map hit the news-stands this week. More >>
Government conceals harsh truths in poverty report
Friday, 4 July 2008, 9:37 am | The Maori Party
60 percent of the children of unemployed families still live in poverty, and incomes for the poorest families have not increased at all over the past ten years, according to the government‘s own MSD report on poverty which was released today. More >>
DoC unable to conserve rare skink habitat
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 2:06 pm | The Maori Party
The Minister of Conservation confirmed in Parliament yesterday that her department has had to remove a population of rare moko skinks from their natural habitat at Whangamata, in order to save them from the bulldozers. More >>
Palmerston North Showgrounds Act Repeal Bill
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 10:11 am | The Maori Party
I listened to Mr Maharey talking about other speakers this evening and their association with particular places, and I am pleased to say that I will tell the truth. More >>
Turia: Foxton Rotary Club
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:45 am | The Maori Party
I am very proud to be invited to District 9440, to be able to meet with an organisation that is truly committed to your community. And I want to firstly congratulate this Club for your leadership in the Foxton Mural Project which I understand won first ... More >>
Sharples: Sale of Liquor Amendment Bill
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:44 am | The Maori Party
It is an interesting irony that while we are debating this Bill tonight, the Public Health Association conference in Waitangi is also debating strategies to reduce alcohol marketing and promotion at the local level. More >>
Flavell: Bishop Suter Art Gallery Governance Bill
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 9:42 am | The Maori Party
There is a special reason why I wanted to speak to this Bill, in my capacity as the Member for Waiariki. That special reason has everything to do with the relationship between Bishop Suter and Te Matamua o nga Pihopa Maori, the first Maori Bishop, Frederick ... More >>
Ae Marika: Enemy of my enemy not always my friend
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 1:55 pm | The Maori Party
Politicians are funny people. When the polls are going well, they’ll tell you how all the indicators point to them doing an excellent job. When the polls turn septic, they say “you can’t believe the polls anyway.” And that’s where Labour is ... More >>
Dr Pita Sharples Speech
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 11:14 am | The Maori Party
When I was asked to speak at this conference on the focus ofengaging communities in higher and tertiary education, there was one question I forgot to ask. More >>
Poroporoaki ki Ta Rose Henare QSO
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 9:33 am | The Maori Party
“E te ruahine o te Tai Tokerau, te mörehu kuia o tera rau tau, takoto mai ra, moe mai ra, okioki mai ra. More >>
Organised Crime (Penalties and Sentencing) Bill
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 9:31 am | The Maori Party
In parts of my electorate over the last week, the mountains have been brushed with snowfall. In the quiet stillness of the fresh snow, there is a purity which is akin to wiping the slate clean. Everyone waits for the first person to tread a ... More >>
Tangata whenua rally to protect foreshore
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 9:28 am | The Maori Party
The occupation of Whangamata by tangata whenua is an indictment on the failure of the Crown to protect the natural values of the foreshore and seabed for future generations, says the Maori Party. More >>
Maori values a foundation for all New Zealanders
Saturday, 28 June 2008, 11:47 am | The Maori Party
Maori values and the Treaty of Waitangi are a sound foundation for an immigration policy which welcomes diverse cultures to Aotearoa, according to Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell: Address At Fisheries Forum
Saturday, 28 June 2008, 11:45 am | The Maori Party
Our research team found me an interesting story in preparing to be with you all today. Exactly one month ago, the Herald profiled an island lying about 24km off the east coast of Northland. Archaeologists were amazed because the island, Tawhiti Rahi, ... More >>
Tariana Turia: Speech To Ethnic Councils AGM
Saturday, 28 June 2008, 11:43 am | The Maori Party
I am privileged to be with you today, and to celebrate your progress as an organisation. More >>
Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party
Friday, 27 June 2008, 11:22 am | The Maori Party
As the debate on this Bill raged on last night, I found myself thinking about a time when I was Chief Executive of the Race Relations Office. Our offices were close to a space where the local winos would gather – and we would frequently happen ... More >>
Settlements & Sacrifices
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 11:51 am | The Maori Party
Tomorrow Michael Cullen is expected at Kareponia Marae to (hopefully) settle part of Ngati Kahu’s Treaty claims. I hope to be there and I wish Ngati Kahu all the best, as indeed I do for other iwi in the settlement chain. Things seem to have been ... More >>
Turia sets record straight
Thursday, 26 June 2008, 10:05 am | The Maori Party
Turia sets record straight Hon Tariana Turia, Health Spokesperson for the Maori Party Wednesday 25 June 2008 More >>
