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Maori Party Raises Question about Police Weaponry
Thursday, 7 February 2008, 10:28 am | The Maori Party
The tragic death of a Pasifika man in Mangere during a confrontation with police, has brought to the surface ongoing concerns about the nature of the police arsenal relied on in crisis incidents. More >>
'Foreshore deal a sham charade' says Turia
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 1:42 pm | The Maori Party
Today marks another path down the Crown’s confiscation journey says Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Traditional Wero defended
Monday, 4 February 2008, 3:10 pm | The Maori Party
Sensational headlines linking the artform of the wero with 'mongrels' and 'gangs' have been greeted with anger by Dr Pita Sharples, co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Punishment is not the only answer
Monday, 4 February 2008, 1:09 pm | The Maori Party
Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party, has today raised her concerns about the levels of anger being exhibited by some Local Government representatives about the ‘art crime’ of tagging. More >>
The Maori Party is doing its bit to fly the flag
Monday, 4 February 2008, 8:13 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is selling tino rangatiratanga car flags in a pack which includes both the tino rangatiratanga flag and the Maori Party flag. The flags clip onto a car window. More >>
Clinic Services at Kenepuru dumped on community
Friday, 1 February 2008, 4:47 pm | The Maori Party
Tariana Turia, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauauru and Health Spokesperson for the Maori Party More >>
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 >>
