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Confederation of Principals
Tuesday, 3 April 2007, 4:50 pm | The Maori Party
I am delighted to be here, to partake of the world of knowledge which this organisation represents. More >>
Turia concerns about waste disposal in Horowhenua
Monday, 2 April 2007, 9:55 am | The Maori Party
“Would you be happy to treat your mother in such a way?” asked Mrs Turia today, speaking about Horowhenua District Council’s dumping of waste into the Hokio Beach landfill. More >>
Turia: Opening of Nancy Winter Early C'hood Centre
Monday, 2 April 2007, 9:54 am | The Maori Party
Opening of the Nancy Winter Early Childhood Centre Sunday 1 April 2007; 2pm Tariana Turia; Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauauru More >>
Fish – the Family Dish - but for how long?
Monday, 2 April 2007, 12:52 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party supports the findings of the Seafood Industry Council’s public opinion survey carried out by Colmar Brunton and released today. The survey shows how out of step the Government’s current proposals on Shared Fisheries are with ... More >>
Turia: Women in Armed Forces Bill
Friday, 30 March 2007, 9:51 am | The Maori Party
One would think that this Bill is a fairly straight-forward procedure. And indeed, in today’s times, one would want to think that most New Zealanders wouldn’t even blink twice at a proposal to amend the Human Rights Act to remove an exemption allowing ... More >>
Harawira - Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 4:53 pm | The Maori Party
Madam Speaker, this Terrorism Suppression Amendment Bill stirs some very strong memories in my mind, and some even stronger feelings in my heart. More >>
Nine Billion Debt is nothing to be proud of
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 9:42 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party tertiary education spokesperson, Dr Pita Sharples today expressed amazement that the Labour Government could release a glowing statement ‘celebrating student support’ when all the education players across the board are calling for ... More >>
Flavell: Palmerston North Reserves Empowering Bill
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 9:35 am | The Maori Party
Palmerston North Reserves Empowering Amendment Bill Te Ururoa Flavell; Treaty Spokesperson for the Maori Party 28 March 2007 More >>
Admission that Education System has failed Maori
Thursday, 29 March 2007, 12:43 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party spoke out today about the Government’s campaign to target the cultural competency of teachers. “What Te Kotahitanga has done has been to put into print, what Maori have been saying for decades” said Mr Flavell. “That is, that Maori ... More >>
Harawira: Justices of the Peace Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 10:18 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, I’d like to take a short call on this Bill, to share just a few of the Maori Party’s views on the training, discipline and retirement proposals for Justices of the Peace, and in particular the views we draw from the considerable ... More >>
Flavell: Immigration Advisors Licensing Bill
Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 10:14 am | The Maori Party
Immigration Advisors Licensing Bill Te Ururoa Flavell; Member of Parliament for Waiariki Tuesday 27 March 2007 More >>
Harawira: Notice of motion, family support credit
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 4:49 pm | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, my mum reckons that any legislation that comes into force on April Fools Day has got to be a joke, and Mark Twain himself also made the comment that April Fools Day is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three-hundred ... More >>
Maori Party Maintains Line on Urgency Motion
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 3:52 pm | The Maori Party
The discussion emerged after statements that Labour has now withdrawn its support from the proposal for according urgency to the repeal of Section 59 of the Crimes Act. More >>
Don’t Smack The Messenger! - Hone Harawira
Tuesday, 27 March 2007, 11:08 am | The Maori Party
Last week I rang a mate of mine and asked him “Howzit? What you up to?” More >>
Ae Marika: The one year flip-flop
Monday, 26 March 2007, 3:42 pm | The Maori Party
Well, well, well. It seems a bit of direct action by the people and some strong words from their representatives in Parliament can get a result after all. A couple of days ago, as a direct result of that pressure and the exposure of improper land sales ... More >>
Turia - Health Care Aotearoa 13th Annual Hui
Monday, 26 March 2007, 10:15 am | The Maori Party
Every week, when I make my journey from my home in Whanganui to Whanganui-a-Tara, I look out at the waters, stretching between Mana and Kapiti Island. I am reminded of a historic swim made in 1824 by Kahe Te Rau-o-te-Rangi, who carried her baby girl, ... More >>
Turia: Women’s Rights in Aotearoa and the Pacific
Monday, 26 March 2007, 12:50 am | The Maori Party
Respecting and Protecting Women’s Rights in Aotearoa and the Pacific; Association for Womens’ Rights in Development, Aotearoa New Zealand and the South Pacific More >>
Who owns the water?
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 4:00 pm | The Maori Party
“The Government’s Sustainable Water Programme of Action is really just another foreshore and seabed catastrophe dressed up” said Tariana Turia, Co-leader for the Maori Party. More >>
Maui Dolphins Fighting for their Life
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 1:16 pm | The Maori Party
Tariana Turia today reacted to calls she has received following her speech in the House condemning the threat of sand-mining upon the marine environment. More >>
Maori Party supports FOMA action
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 1:15 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party co-leaders, Dr Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia, today moved to support the Federation of Maori Authorities in taking a case to the Waitangi Tribunal, seeking to challenge the Government's carbon credit confiscation and proposals to impose ... More >>
