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Sharples: Specialist Classroom Teachers Hui
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 1:44 pm | The Maori Party
When I was growing up, I wanted to be an All Black. Now I was a fine rugby player from all accounts – but at 12 stone for a flanker I was too light, and so Auckland Second B was the best I got. The other day I asked some of my mokopuna what they ... More >>
Poroporoaki: Henare Te Ua
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 1:34 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today acknowledged, with great sadness, the death of veteran Maori broadcaster, Henare Te Ua of Te Aitanga a Mahaki and Ngati Porou. Broadcasting spokesperson, Hone Harawira, recognised the outstanding dedication he had given to Maori broadcasting, ... More >>
The Price of Citizenship or the Legacy of Promise
Thursday, 3 May 2007, 10:17 am | The Maori Party
HUTT ROTARY CLUB Dr Pita Sharples; Co-leader of the Maori Party Wednesday 2 May 2007; 7pm “The Price of Citizenship or the Legacy of Promise” On this day 67 years ago, the 2 May 1940, the 28th Maori Battalion departed overseas. It was an all-Maori ... More >>
‘Raise your spirit higher: Acts of Resistance’
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 4:13 pm | The Maori Party
Resistance: An Indigenous Response to Neoliberalism Book launch: Tariana Turia, Tuesday 1 May 2007 Archives New Zealand More >>
‘Important Day for Maori’ says Turia
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 2:30 pm | The Maori Party
"The Maori Party wants to acknowledge the courage of the Minister of Maori Affairs and his Maori colleagues who fronted up to the March on behalf of the Government” said Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party, speaking after today's rally on ... More >>
Hone Harawira: Speech
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 9:39 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is very interested in the Officers of Parliament Committee – and not just because it’s another meeting that we weren’t invited to attend. More >>
‘Hitting is an Adult Issue’
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 12:16 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today welcomed the spirit of co-operation which the two bigger political parties have demonstrated in the amendment to the Bill, repealing the use of Section 59 of the Crimes Act. More >>
Flavell: National Pacific Gambling Hui
Monday, 30 April 2007, 5:09 pm | The Maori Party
I am greatly honoured to welcome you to Waiariki, to the rohe of Te Arawa, as both the Member of Parliament for this region; and on behalf of the Maori Party. I am particularly honoured to do so, recognising the complex network of connections tangata ... More >>
Launch of ‘Opotiki-Mai-Tawhiti
Monday, 30 April 2007, 11:20 am | The Maori Party
The Listener, dated 24 October 2004. There is a letter addressed to Helen, Bill, Richard, Peter, Jeanette and Jim. More >>
Maori Party Ecstatic at Surge in Support
Sunday, 29 April 2007, 1:54 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party co-leaders are buzzing today with the latest results from the Marae Digipoll Survey which reports a massive increase in support across the Maori Electorates. More >>
Tariana Turia; Speech.
Sunday, 29 April 2007, 1:52 pm | The Maori Party
2007 is a very important year in our history to be considering the process of change; the transitions from one life to another; the challenge of growth. It is a year in which equilibrium is balanced between past, present and future. More >>
Dirty Washing Economy being hung out to dry
Friday, 27 April 2007, 2:30 pm | The Maori Party
Fisher & Paykel’s decision to close its manufacturing operations at its East Tamaki plant will have massive implications for Maori and Pasifika workers says Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party and MP for Tamaki Makaurau. More >>
Turia: Napier Pilot City Trust Unity Lecture
Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 3:08 pm | The Maori Party
My grandmother and my aunt raised me for the first eight years. When they passed on, I went to live at Putiki Pa. And it was our home at Putiki that I was thinking of today, as I thought about the strong links between our people of Whanganui and ... More >>
Gap in Living Standards Must be Addressed
Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 10:51 am | The Maori Party
“Results of the 2007 OECD Economic Survey of New Zealand confirm the urgent need to address what the report describes as a “persistent gap in living standards with the rest of the OECD”’ stated Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Extreme Housing Stress for Auckld Maori, Pasifika
Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 12:46 am | The Maori Party
Recent reports released describing Auckland as suffering a severe housing shortage represent the extreme housing stress many Maori and Pasifika households are under says the Maori Party. More >>
'Media And Maori: Competing Priorities'
Monday, 23 April 2007, 1:41 pm | The Maori Party
Last Monday, a reporter from Te Karere rang me, seeking my views on an interesting news story that was coming out from Valencia. I was delighted to share my whakaaro about the raising of the tino rangatiratanga flag at the Alinghi Base, speaking about ... More >>
Sharples: Ngati Whatua Orakei Tertiary Achievers
Monday, 23 April 2007, 9:27 am | The Maori Party
Ngati Whatua Orakei Tertiary Education Achievers Dinner AUT Conference Centre, Saturday 21 April 2007 Dr Pita Sharples; Member of Parliament for Tamaki Makaurau More >>
Maori Party Roadshow Winds Up
Friday, 20 April 2007, 1:02 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party Members of Parliament will be winding up their three week tour next week, with a focus in the rohe of Tainui. They will be attending hui at marae in Kirikiriroa; Te Kuiti; Waingaro; Raungaiti; Pukekohe; and Papakura; as well as a ... More >>
Work of Parents, Advocates on Dyslexia Commended
Friday, 20 April 2007, 1:01 pm | The Maori Party
“The perseverance of whanau, agencies with a focus on learning disabilities, the Dyslexic Foundation and child advocates has paid off today, with the Ministry of Education commitment to “improve understanding of dyslexia” said Te Ururoa Flavell, ... More >>
Pita Sharples Speech: Hawkes Bay Wind Farm
Thursday, 19 April 2007, 1:58 pm | The Maori Party
Hawkes Bay Wind Farm decision "feeds the soul and nourishes the spirit" Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader, Maori Party More >>
