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Statutes Amendment Bill: Second Reading
Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 11:31 am | The Maori Party
Greetings Mr Speaker, as I stand tonight, my thoughts transcend to Ngati Kahungunu and to their grandchild and son. To you the descendant of Ngati Kahungunu and Ngati Porou, Hirini, farewell. Let us leave those who have passed on to be with themselves, ... More >>
Turia - Aviation Security Legislation speech
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 5:27 pm | The Maori Party
When this Bill last came before the House on the 20th March, there was a torrent of abuse that followed the speech of my esteemed colleague, Te Ururoa Flavell from the Member for Wairarapa. More >>
Poroporoaki: Syd Jackson
Tuesday, 4 September 2007, 10:00 am | The Maori Party
“A true agent of transformation has left us” said Tariana Turia, on hearing of the death of long-time friend and veteran activist, Syd Jackson. “Syd has lived his life with a totally unswerving commitment to revolution” said Mrs Turia. More >>
Rumours trouble Maori Party
Saturday, 1 September 2007, 1:43 pm | The Maori Party
Speculation that Labour will engineer changes to the Electoral Finance Bill, currently before the Justice and Electoral Reform Committee, threaten to undermine the democratic process says the Maori Party. More >>
Turia Incensed Over Maori Health Inaction
Saturday, 1 September 2007, 1:41 pm | The Maori Party
“I am absolutely incensed that despite the fact that Maori health is identified as one of the five major health areas for the Whanganui rohe (others are heart disease, lung disease, cancer, diabetes), not one of the 53 recommendations suggests actions ... More >>
To Taser or not to Taser
Friday, 31 August 2007, 3:44 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has today expressed relief at today's announcement that the lethal taser stun guns are being withdrawn at midnight tonight. “This is the right answer for New Zealand” said Dr Pita Sharples, Justice Spokesperson for the Maori Party. More >>
Whanganui DHB Needs to live up to 'Good Health'
Friday, 31 August 2007, 1:43 pm | The Maori Party
Local MP and Maori Party health spokesperson, Tariana Turia, today endorsed the views of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology that the two reports released yesterday on the state of health at Whanganui DHB and ... More >>
National Community Law Centre Hui; Orakei Marae
Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 3:17 pm | The Maori Party
There is a saying attributed to 24 BC philosopher Lao Tse which I have often thought about, as I reflect on the various challenges facing our nation. It goes: More >>
'In search of a symbol' -- Dr Pita Sharples
Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 4:25 pm | The Maori Party
"I was interested in yesterday's business news, to see baby products manufacturer, Johnson and Johnson, taking on the Red Cross for the inappropriate use of their symbol - the red cross that around the world is associated with humanitarian aid." More >>
Maori Party Pleased with Rating inquiry
Tuesday, 28 August 2007, 4:01 pm | The Maori Party
"Whatu ngaro ngaro te tangata, Toitu te whenua." Maori Party Pleased with Panel’s Recommendations from Rating inquiry Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party More >>
Sharples: Hawkes Bay Primary Principals Conference
Friday, 24 August 2007, 1:22 pm | The Maori Party
Three days ago, whilst attending the Coronation of Kingi Tuheitia, I was moved by a gesture of great generosity from His Highness, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, the Head of State of Western Samoa. More >>
Maori Party Defends Aboriginal Rights
Friday, 24 August 2007, 10:11 am | The Maori Party
The violation of aboriginal rights exposed by Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira, in his recent visit to Alice Springs, appears to have moved to a new level says Maori Party co-leader, Dr Pita Sharples. More >>
Tariana Turia: Wills Bill
Friday, 24 August 2007, 9:54 am | The Maori Party
Once again the jagged juxtaposition of Maori customary traditions alongside Western practices has been played out in full drama in the media. More >>
Flavell: Family Courts Matters Bill
Friday, 24 August 2007, 9:33 am | The Maori Party
The history of the Family Court relationship with Maori has been extensively documented. I found out recently that Donna Durie-Hall and Joan Metge had reported on seven statutes in the area of family law, and they came to the ‘inescapable conclusion’ that ... More >>
Flavell: Major Events Management Bill
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 4:39 pm | The Maori Party
For most tangata whenua across Aotearoa, this week will not be remembered for the time that the Major Events Management Bill passed its third reading in the House. More >>
Dr Pita Sharples Speech: Gambling Amendment Bill
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 10:11 am | The Maori Party
Gambling Amendment Bill (No 2); Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader, Māori Party Wednesday 22 August 2007 I’d like to take a call on this Bill, as someone who indulges in the odd game of Black Jack, pontoon, or craps. However I do want to highlight the ... More >>
Flavell: The United Nations and CERD
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 4:40 pm | The Maori Party
I have some awesome questions for the mighty Maori Party but there may well be others who are likely to know the answers. Hands up those who have heard of the United Nations? Very good, well done! More >>
Flavell: Limited Partnerships Bill
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 11:14 am | The Maori Party
I did wonder at first, Madam Speaker, with the nature of this title, whether we were talking about something very dear to my heart – Te Tiriti o Waitangi. I think about the numerous parliamentary petitions, court cases, Tribunal findings; pilgrimages ... More >>
Ae Marika: No fuss over Alice walkabout bill
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 10:43 am | The Maori Party
The other day I received a much anticipated bill from the Speaker of the House for leaving a Justice and Electoral Select Committee visit in Melbourne too early. The letter read “can you please refund $1,100.” My first reaction was ‘the Speaker ... More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell: Dairy Industry Bill
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 10:26 am | The Maori Party
Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill: First Reading Te Ururoa Flavell Member of Parliament for Waiariki Tuesday 21 August 2007 For many years my whanau and I lived in Taranaki. Every day as we passed the beautiful dairy farms of heartland ... More >>
