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Fisheries issues a 'Waitangi Warning' for Govt

Friday, 1 February 2008, 3:54 pm | The Maori Party

Fisheries Spokesperson for the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, has today described the outcomes of the annual hui of Te Ohu Kaimoana as an apt ‘Waitangi warning’ for the government. More >>

Race Relations Whitewash a farce says Maori Party

Friday, 1 February 2008, 10:04 am | The Maori Party

Today’s release by Race Relations Commissioner Joris de Bres proclaiming that 2007 was a year of ‘significant developments in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi’ demonstrates that the Commissioner’s role has become reduced to that of a Government ... More >>

State of the Environment Must be Assessed Annually

Thursday, 31 January 2008, 5:50 pm | The Maori Party

Environment Spokesperson for the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, has today welcomed the Ministry of Environment’s Report on the state of the environment. More >>

South Seas Success Excites Turia

Thursday, 31 January 2008, 11:39 am | The Maori Party

The opening of the 2008 Year for South Seas Film and Television School in Glenfield Auckland, was an opportunity to celebrate the incredible potential of young New Zealanders participating in the broadcasting industry, says Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the ... More >>

The Change will Come from Us

Wednesday, 30 January 2008, 1:00 pm | The Maori Party

Tariana Turia has today reflected on the various ‘state of the nation’ addresses. “We understand that traditionally, politicians enjoy berating their political opponents as part of their policy approach” said Mrs Turia. “The Maori Party has never ... More >>

Rudd's indigenous Australia commitment commendable

Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 9:16 am | The Maori Party

Maori Party Co-leader, Tariana Turia, has today recognised Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s promise to ‘build a bridge …to restore respect with indigenous Australia’ as demonstrating the political leadership that tangata whenua will admire. More >>

Turia: Hui for Management and Kaimahi

Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 9:55 am | The Maori Party

A year before Mount Everest relented to the ascent of the New Zealander and the Sherpa, telegrams from all parts of the world had come in to Turangawaewae, mourning the loss of a woman hailed as 'the greatest Maori woman of our time'. More >>

Big Day Out may become Last Day Out

Thursday, 17 January 2008, 4:42 pm | The Maori Party

Legislation on Ticket-Scalping Needed The Big Day Out' Music Festival to take place at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland tomorrow, stands at risk of becoming the last day out for a while for some Aucklanders, according to Dr Pita Sharples. More >>

Government's Human Rights Humiliation

Thursday, 17 January 2008, 4:40 pm | The Maori Party

Government's Human Rights Humiliation notched up another level Te Ururoa Flavell, Member of Parliament for Waiariki Thursday 17th January 2008 More >>

He Aitua - Hone Tuwhare: 'No Ordinary Icon'

Thursday, 17 January 2008, 9:07 am | The Maori Party

The Maori Party today lamented the loss of Icon Poet, Hone Tuwhare, of Ngapuhi-nui-tonu. “Hone Tuwhare was a great artist, and a great philosopher whose real talent was his simplicity,” said Hone Harawira, Maori Party MP for the Tai Tokerau. More >>

Poroporoaki: Sir Edmund Hillary

Friday, 11 January 2008, 1:10 pm | The Maori Party

The passing of Sir Edmund Hillary will be marked with enormous sadness by people throughout Aotearoa says Maori Party Co-leader, Dr Pita Sharples. “When we think of Sir Ed, we have the utmost respect for someone who truly represents the categories ... More >>

Intellectual Disability workers must be supported

Friday, 11 January 2008, 12:45 am | The Maori Party

Disability Issues spokesperson for the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, has spoken out in support of around 140 caregivers and nurses who have walked off the job in Christchurch in response to a funding freeze from the Ministry of Health. More >>

A tragic call to Improve Emergency Responses

Friday, 11 January 2008, 12:15 am | The Maori Party

The tragic loss of life which occured following a single-crewed ambulance being dispatched to an emergency call out in Tokoroa, has enraged local MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia. More >>

Communication Key to Resolving War Memorial Crisis

Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 3:46 pm | The Maori Party

Maori Party Co-leader, Dr Pita Sharples, has urged all parties to respect the need for communication regarding the removal of war memorial pillars from Greymouth. More >>

Support for ARC surplus to go towards Eden Park

Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 2:03 pm | The Maori Party

Tamaki Makaurau local Member of Parliament, Dr Pita Sharples, has come out in support of the call for Auckland Regional Council to allocate part of its $34 million surplus to the upgrade of Eden Park. More >>

Face facts around Support to Sole Parents

Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 9:31 am | The Maori Party

Maori Party co-leader, Dr Pita Sharples, has today demanded the Government take seriously research released by the Rotorua Peoples Advocacy Centre which highlights a disturbing level of discrimination being levelled at sole parent DPB recipients. More >>