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Viet Nam Rally highlights Government’s failure
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 10:14 am | The Maori Party
The representation from a group of Veterans who have spoken out about the Government’s “consistent and despicable rejection of Viet Nam Veterans health and welfare concerns” was sad to see, said Tariana Turia today. More >>
Turia: Weathertight Homes Resolution Amendmt Bill
Wednesday, 22 August 2007, 9:19 am | The Maori Party
Over the last three months as the debate over this Bill has progressed through the House, the Maori Party has consistently raised the question: how can anyone ignore the realities of lower-grade housing for Maori when debating the enhancement of leaky ... More >>
Maori Party Unsurprised at UN bad report card
Monday, 20 August 2007, 11:05 am | The Maori Party
A key United Nations Committee has today issued harsh criticism of the NZ Government’s weak performance in implementing the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination. More >>
Turia - Te Runanga o Aotearoa Annual General Hui
Friday, 17 August 2007, 2:48 pm | The Maori Party
It is inspiring to come here to the Marae Matua of Ngati Toa Rangatira, as we gather to consider the mana of tikanga in everything that we do. More >>
Tua of Duty: Sunday August 19, 1 - 4pm
Friday, 17 August 2007, 1:31 pm | The Maori Party
Compelling storylines will unfold, often punctuated by knockouts, as a cast of professional boxers reach the crossroads of their respective careers on Saturday night in the Pinnacle FiteNite pay-per-view show at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, ... More >>
Turia: Immigration Bill - First Reading
Friday, 17 August 2007, 11:08 am | The Maori Party
Sometimes when we come into the House and we hear people talking about these issues, we wonder how much those people understand the history of this country and the history of immigration. More >>
Hone Harawira: Income Tax Bill: Second reading
Friday, 17 August 2007, 10:14 am | The Maori Party
In considering policy, the Maori Party always gives consideration to the view that everything has a whakapapa, or a genealogy, just like this Income Tax Bill. More >>
Harawira: Income Tax - what the Dickens!
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 5:20 pm | The Maori Party
In considering policy, the Maori Party always gives consideration to the view that everything has a whakapapa, or a genealogy, just like this Income Tax Bill. And perhaps we might want to consider this Bills parentage, and even consider the possibility ... More >>
Labour's Lies Painted Up As Promise Of Pay-Rise
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 3:45 pm | The Maori Party
"When is it ever good policy to make our young people feel worth-less?" asked Dr Pita Sharples, Employment Spokesperson for the Maori Party More >>
Dr Pita Sharples: Official Information Bill
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 9:42 am | The Maori Party
Less than 24 hours ago, I came into this House and asked that the books be opened, that transparency be valued, that accountability to the state and to iwi/Maori be accorded priority. More >>
Hone Harawira: Farmers Mutual Group Bill
Thursday, 16 August 2007, 9:39 am | The Maori Party
Two months ago there was a very special gala event in Rotorua, the presentation of the Ahuwhenua Trophy to theMaori Farmer of the Year – the person who most represents excellence in Maori farming. More >>
Turia: Resistance - response to neo-liberalism
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 10:45 am | The Maori Party
Seven weeks ago, on a cold Tuesday night in central Wellington, people from all walks of life crowded into two lecture theatres, squashed together to hear someone the Rolling Stones named the ‘sweet black angel’. More >>
Fund to cover the costs for MP Hone Harawira
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 10:25 am | The Maori Party
The Te Upoko o te Ika Branch of the Màori Party has set up a fund to collect koha to cover the costs imposed by the Speaker of the house for Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira. More >>
Hone Harawira: Major Event Management Bill
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 10:16 am | The Maori Party
Tera pea a te wa ka tohungia e Guinness ko Te tino Maori o nga Maori katoa, ka kore e riro ki tëtahi o tatau o roto i tënei whare. Tera pea ko tëtahi ka tonoa ki te Hooro Rongonui, ko Hori Nepia o Ngati Rakaipaka. More >>
What does Good Faith Mean to the Crown? Asks Turia
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 10:07 am | The Maori Party
Tariana Turia, Environment Spokesperson for the Maori Party, has spoken out in response to the report of the Environmental Risk Management Authority which consistently states that“overall, efforts to involve iwi/Maori in these processes relating to the use ... More >>
Dr Pita Sharples: the concept of one in ten
Wednesday, 15 August 2007, 9:23 am | The Maori Party
One in ten New Zealanders live in Australia - making up the largest concentration of New Zealanders in any overseas country. More >>
“Te Hokinga Mai o Mauao”
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 9:41 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has commended Tauranga Moana iwi of Ngaï Te Rangi, Ngäti Ranginui, and Ngati Pukenga; and of Waitaha – for their vision and pursuit of justice, following the signing of an historic agreement to transfer Mauao back to local iwi. More >>
Electorate Proud of Hone Harawira
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 9:37 am | The Maori Party
At it's regular monthly meeting, the Tai Tokerau Electorate Committee pledged it's unanimous support for their MP, Hone Harawira, following criticism of his visit to Alice Springs to support the Aboriginal communities affected by the Australian government's ... More >>
Horomia’s Report ‘noted’ as saying nothing
Monday, 13 August 2007, 5:05 pm | The Maori Party
“The report tabled by the Minister of Maori Affairs into progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal is an insult to the integrity and commitment of claimants and the Waitangi Tribunal alike” said Dr Sharples, Co-Leader and Maori ... More >>
Hone Harawira: Going Walkabout With Alice
Monday, 13 August 2007, 10:28 am | The Maori Party
Now Alice Springs is smack dab in the middle of Australia, and has been a gathering place for thousands of years. Since the white folks got there though, there’s two gathering places. More >>
