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Tariana Turia: Speech
Thursday, 17 May 2007, 10:17 am | The Maori Party
In the sea of hyperbole and extreme emotion that has washed over the nation in these last few months, there have been two particular cases before the Court that should have stopped us all in our tracks. More >>
Simultaneous Interpretation: Impact of Maori Voice
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 3:29 pm | The Maori Party
“Let Maori language flourish in all its beauty, values and meanings because it is the language that holds the key to the culture” said Te Ururoa Flavell today, delighted at today’s announcement that the simultaneous Maori-to-English interpretation ... More >>
Tariana Turia - Speech
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 10:14 am | The Maori Party
Today is an auspicious day to be debating the Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill. The 15th May was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, as ‘International Day of Families’. More >>
Poroporoaki: His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafi
Monday, 14 May 2007, 4:31 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has extended its sincere condolences to the people of Samoa, at home and in Aotearoa, in the passing of their King, His Highness Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II who died, aged 94 years old, at Tupua Tamasese National Hospital in Apia. More >>
Sharples: Aspiring School Leaders
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 2:20 pm | The Maori Party
I am pleased to be here at Stella Maris; the Star of the Sea, and to spend some time reflecting on the legacy left us through the Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa. More >>
Harawira: Pakeha and a Treaty based future
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 10:40 am | The Maori Party
There is a Chinese proverb which says: A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. In this land of glistening pounamu, this land which has experienced many challenges in settlement since the first meeting between Ngai ... More >>
Committed to a Treaty based future - speech
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:56 am | The Maori Party
Hone Harawira, Member of Parliament for Tai Tokerau Wednesday 9 May 2007 There is a Chinese proverb which says: A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. In this land of glistening pounamu, this land which has ... More >>
Education (Tertiary Reforms) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:54 am | The Maori Party
If there is one concept that any party would like to support in tertiary education it would be that of ‘strategic relevancy’. More >>
Flavell: Finance Agreements Amendment Bill
Thursday, 10 May 2007, 9:29 am | The Maori Party
The legislative schedule before the House today has exceeded itself with the use of acronyms. This Bill makes its own contribution – IMF, MIA, MIGA to name a few – and includes such tantalising terminology as neo-liberalism; multilateral investment; ... More >>
Sharples: Gang Warfare - chance to make difference
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 3:55 pm | The Maori Party
General Debate Dr Pita Sharples; Co-leader of the Maori Party Wednesday 9 May 2007 In a period of crisis, people pull together to find a pathway forward. More >>
Maori Party Gives Notice of Treaty Budget Package
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 3:41 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today released early indications about its alternative budget package; the total package to be released next Tuesday 15 May. Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as the foundation document for nationhood, provides the substance and the broader context ... More >>
Arbitration Amendment Bill: Hone Harawira
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 11:46 am | The Maori Party
When we first came into Parliament, I think a lot of the public, and I know a lot of the politicians, thought the Maori Party would be a one-issue party – foreshore and seabed – with maybe a bit of social justice on the side. More >>
Wills Bill: Second Reading
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 11:16 am | The Maori Party
I was interested to hear the view of a lawyer working with Maori within my electorate of Tamaki Makaurau, just last Friday. More >>
Hone Harawira: Succession (Homicide) Bill
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 9:45 am | The Maori Party
Thirty years ago, Bob Geldolf and the Boomtown Rats took their songI don’t like Mondays, to No 1 in the UK. It told the story of an horrific shooting spree of 16 year old Brenda Ann Spencer, who killed two adults, and injured eight kids and a ... More >>
Sharples: Social Security Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 3:26 pm | The Maori Party
In considering the complex web of issues entangled in our social security system, I sought some conventional wisdom from the Waitangi Tribunal. More >>
Sharples: Rotary Club of Pencarrow
Tuesday, 8 May 2007, 1:23 pm | The Maori Party
As we travelled along Petone esplanade on our journey to the Eastbourne foreshore, I thought about an email I received last week. The email was from Brad Butterworth. That’s Bradley William Butterworth OBE; Te Awamutu bred, and tactician for three ... More >>
'A Half-Truth is a Whole lie'
Friday, 4 May 2007, 4:04 pm | The Maori Party
"Failure to disclose all relevant historical evidence being debated in the negotiations with Ngati Whatua o Orakei is as good as lying to the people" said Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party and Member for Tamaki Makaurau. More >>
Sharples - Federated Farmers AGM Speech
Friday, 4 May 2007, 3:28 pm | The Maori Party
Hokitika Chartered Club, 42 Hamilton Street, Hokitika Dr Pita R Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party More >>
Harawira: Human Rights, Women in Armed Forces Bill
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 5:06 pm | The Maori Party
Human Rights (Women in Armed Forces) Amendment Bill Third Reading: Thursday 3 May 2007 Hone Harawira, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Tokerau Tena tatou te Whare More >>
Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 3:36 pm | The Maori Party
It would appear from the outset, that the Social Security (Entitlement Cards) Amendment Bill has not exactly taken the nation by storm. I understand that three submissions have been received and one heard. More >>
