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Sharples: The Challenges facing New Zealand
Thursday, 26 October 2006, 12:02 am | The Maori Party
Your Excellencies, the Honourable Anand Satyanand and Susan Satyanand; His Excellency, Masaki Saito, Japanese Ambassador; Mr John Dauth LVO, Australia's High Commissioner to New Zealand; and Gavin Brown, Consul General. Her Worship the Mayor; Kerry Prendergast; ... More >>
Ae Marika: Serving His Own
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 9:46 am | The Maori Party
It seems some people are upset about my not being available to help people who aren’t from my electorate, based on an article they read in the New Zealand Herald. That’s unfortunate really because I set out my position quite clearly in the Age on 18 July ... More >>
Turia: Compensation Amendment Bill
Tuesday, 24 October 2006, 4:14 pm | The Maori Party
I was pleased to see in the explanatory note to this Bill, that the Government states it has a commitment to a fair and sustainable ACC system. And I want to commend the Minister for her willingness to consider strategies that work in the ACC system to ... More >>
Turia: 2006 Young Pacific Leaders Conference
Tuesday, 24 October 2006, 10:22 am | The Maori Party
I was absolutely thrilled to open your conference today, and I did so, without hesitation, because of the importance of our future; our shared present; and our past history. It was an honour that we, the Maori Party, were proud to accept. Tangata whenua and ... More >>
Harawira: Reserve BNZ Amendment Bill
Friday, 20 October 2006, 8:41 am | The Maori Party
Every time an Omnibus Bill like this one comes up before the House, the Maori Party always asks about the value of jamming an apple and a pear into the mixer to produce a smoothie, when all we want is a decent apple and a proper pear. More >>
Question of Privilege on the Action taken by TVNZ
Friday, 20 October 2006, 8:39 am | The Maori Party
Question of Privilege on the Action taken by TVNZ in relation to its Chief Executive, following evidence - Finance and Expenditure Committee; Thursday 19 October 2006 More >>
"Labour Spin Machine at it Again" says Turia
Thursday, 19 October 2006, 4:38 pm | The Maori Party
Tariana Turia today expressed frustration at the time-wasting tactics and mis-leading statements being initiated by Labour list members about the Maori Party's Private Members Bill, repealing the Foreshore and Seabed Act. More >>
Turia: Parliamentary Expenditure Validation Bill
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 5:27 pm | The Maori Party
Mr Brady, was doing his job, which was to point out the need for tight controls in order to establish the legal legitimacy, let alone any moral authority, of Government and of Parliament. This concept, of doing the job, is something that has resonated ... More >>
Flavell Speech: Appropriation Bill
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 9:05 am | The Maori Party
For months this Parliament has been swooned with three little words, and they haven’t been “I Love you”. More >>
Harawira Speech: Appropriation Bill
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 9:03 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, everyone in this House knows well how seriously the members of the Maori Party take their roles as Members of Parliament. More >>
Harawira: Expenditure Validation Bill
Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 12:27 am | The Maori Party
Appropriation (Parliamentary Expenditure Validation) Bill; Second Reading Hone Harawira; Maori Party Spokesperson for Tai Tokerau –www.tokerau.co.nz More >>
Turia: Health Promotion Forum of NZ
Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 2:49 pm | The Maori Party
I want to firstly acknowledge the leadership of Alison Blaiklock, in the role of Executive Director. I am told that Alison is the seventh Executive Director in two years, to take up the role of bringing together the over 200 organisations who are ... More >>
Turia: Where do babies come from? Ask your koro!
Monday, 16 October 2006, 2:17 pm | The Maori Party
I am so happy to be here today, to celebrate with a stunning Maori organisation, the kaupapa of birth, of birthing, of whanau. More >>
Sharples: Loss and Grief - Uncensored
Monday, 16 October 2006, 1:57 pm | The Maori Party
National Association of Loss and Grief Conference Loss and Grief: Uncensored Hamilton Gardens, Monday 16th October 2006 Dr Pita Sharples; Co-leader Maori Party Kia kore ai e ngaro nga kakano i ruia i Rangiatea I will never be lost; for I am a seed sown ... More >>
Self-determination: It Takes Two
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 5:25 pm | The Maori Party
When I was first given the topic - ‘It Takes Two’, I thought I must have been invited here today for an audition. For as all you avid telly watchers would know, It Takes Two is the latest cult entertainment show to hit Oz since Dancing with the ... More >>
Maori Party asks why another week is necessary?
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 4:49 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is concerned that the country is being dragged into another week for an opportunity to create greater confusion. More >>
Repeal of the Foreshore and Seabed
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 3:29 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today was celebrating a decade of excellence through the leadership of Tariana Turia, consummate Maori politician. More >>
Harawira Speech: Building Amendment Bill
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 10:09 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, the Māori Party has the view that “what is good for Māori, has got to be good for the nation.” More >>
Harawira: Building Amendment Bill
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 10:07 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, the Māori Party has the view that “what is good for Māori, has got to be good for the nation.” More >>
Flavell: Pastoral Association Empowering Bill
Thursday, 12 October 2006, 9:47 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, the progress of this Bill has for some, been seen as a simple formality. It is as if it is no big deal. I thought it a good idea to do some research so that all of us here understand that there is a history here. Not far from here is the ... More >>