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Challenge to Govt. to Respect Democratic process
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:21 am | The Maori Party
A major call from iwi for Government to listen, must be accorded respect says Fisheries Spokesperson for the Maori Party, Tariana Turia. More >>
Interactive writing tool for study of Te Reo
Monday, 12 November 2007, 4:37 pm | The Maori Party
Award-winning designers of new software aimed at improving the teaching of Maori have been congratulated by Minister of Education Chris Carter and Minister of Māori Affairs and Associate Education Minister Parekura Horomia. More >>
Book Launch: Tuahine Sisters of Porangahau
Sunday, 11 November 2007, 12:27 am | The Maori Party
If I was a singer, I would start today with one of the waiata from Tangihaku, the work created by sisters Rangitunoa and Whirimako Black, along with their mother, Anituatua. More >>
It’s Looking Good for 2008 says Maori Party
Sunday, 11 November 2007, 12:25 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today is very pleased to learn that the latest Marae Digipoll survey indicates they are well on the way to achieving their aim of taking all seven Maori seats in the 2008 Elections. More >>
Maori Party Pleased with Supreme Court Decision
Sunday, 11 November 2007, 12:22 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has today acknowledged the efforts of the New Zealand Maori Council (NZMC), the Federation of Maori Authorities (FOMA) and Tumu Te Heu Heu, Ariki of Ngati Tuwharetoa, in pursuing the case around the justiciability of the Te Arawa ... More >>
Harawira - Terrorism Suppression Bill 3rd Reading
Friday, 9 November 2007, 10:11 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, over the past couple of days, comments I made about this Terrorism Suppression Bill seem to have generated some heated debate from politicians, both inside and outside of this House. More >>
Pita Sharples - Parliamentary Purposes Bill Speech
Friday, 9 November 2007, 10:07 am | The Maori Party
Over the last week, there has been a great deal of political postering and jostling for airtime about the concept of the ‘rule of law’. Two of the minor parties, desperate to reach the threshold, have leveled wild accusations at one of my colleagues, ... More >>
'Scars Run Deep for Tuhoe' - The Maori Party
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 4:45 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has expressed relief that the horrific experience of the last 25 days has now abated following the decision of the Solicitor General, David Collins QC, not to proceed with laying any charges under the Terrorism Suppression legislation. More >>
Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Deletion Bill
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:33 am | The Maori Party
I must say it was a real privilege and a joy to be on the Justice and Electoral Select Committee to hear the submissions on this bizarre and ridiculous Bill to delete the “Treaty of Waitangi and its principles” from legislation. More >>
Dunne should remove endorsement to Code of Conduct
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:32 am | The Maori Party
"If Winston Peters wants to support state forces terrorising Maori communities, then that’s his call, but the man must be a bloody fool if he thinks I’m going to shut up and accept it,” said Hone Harawira, Maori Party MP for Tai Tokerau. More >>
Pita Sharples - Human Tissue (Organ Donation) Bill
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:30 am | The Maori Party
Human Tissue (Organ Donation) Amendment Bill Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party Wednesday 7 November 2007 More >>
Harawira Accuses 'State Forces' Of Terrorism
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:29 am | The Maori Party
Parliament was embroiled in another heated debate on terrorism last night and a Maori Party MP was accused of effectively justifying anarchy. Hone Harawira was on his feet again during the committee stage debate on a bill that strengthens New Zealand's ... More >>
Hansard Of Hone Harawira On Terror Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 4:58 pm | The Maori Party
HONE HARAWIRA (Māori Party—Te Tai Tokerau): I just want to clarify something that was raised by the previous speaker. The Māori Party has *never ever said that it represents all Māori. In fact, we represent only intelligent Māori. That is the ... More >>
Hone Harawira Speech - The cost of 3c
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 3:35 pm | The Maori Party
Land Transport Management Amendment Bill First Reading: Hone Harawira, Transport Spokesperson Tuesday 6 November 2007 More >>
General Debate; Dr Pita Sharples, 7/11/07
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 3:35 pm | The Maori Party
Seven years ago, in November 2000, former Justice Minister Phil Goff issued a dramatic statement, saying it was in the interests of all New Zealanders to bring down Maori offending and in particular Maori youth offending. More >>
Pita Sharples - Speech On Military Law Bills
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 10:55 am | The Maori Party
Armed Forces Discipline Amendment Bill (no 2); Court Martial Appeals Amendment Bill; Defence Amendment Bill (no 3) and Court Martial Bill More >>
Maori Party awaits assessment of Guy Fawkes
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:55 am | The Maori Party
The day after Guy Fawkes always creates room for reflection about how the safety of our communities could be better managed” said Tariana Turia, Co-Leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Party Commends Principled Position of Fire Service
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:54 am | The Maori Party
The actions of an individual fire-fighter in Canterbury in protesting about the use of two Maori words on his uniform (whakaratonga iwi), demonstrate the desperate need for Government to put more effort into promoting a unique piece of legislation passed ... More >>
Why Did it take 20 Years to Recognise Te Reo Maori
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 9:53 am | The Maori Party
Education Spokesperson for the Maori Party, Te Ururoa Flavell, today expressed amazement that the Government could issue a release confirming that te reo Maori has been added as an official language of New Zealand without at the same time issuing an apology ... More >>
Research Confirms Strength of Maori Concern
Friday, 2 November 2007, 6:00 pm | The Maori Party
Research released today by UMR which found that 41% of Maori surveyed considered that “ the police have over-reacted and acted inappropriately” in what the media have described as ‘terror raids’ must make the nation take a long hard look at ... More >>
