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Sharples - Probationary Employment Bill
Thursday, 16 March 2006, 9:34 am | The Maori Party
This House has heard before, how the world of Maori has a special work ethic, a proud history of industry, a genealogy of Hard Work. More >>
Harawira - NZ's relationship with Latin America
Thursday, 16 March 2006, 9:27 am | The Maori Party
Three months ago, the Maori Party joined with our indigenous brothers and sisters right around the world to celebrate the resounding victory of Bolivia's new, indigenous president, Evo Morales. More >>
Turia: Public Health Amendment Bill
Thursday, 16 March 2006, 9:22 am | The Maori Party
Health is about creating the optimum conditions for our full potential to be realized. In this view, we are firmly committed to a focus on the determinants of health and well-being, including poverty, housing, income, discrimination and the environment. More >>
Sharples - Reduction in Numbers of MP Bill
Thursday, 16 March 2006, 9:12 am | The Maori Party
And indeed, just like the waxing and waning moon, Maori electors will continue to believe in the right to full and effective Maori political participation, whatever permutations of electoral reform come before the House, just like the latest, the ... More >>
Harawira: Council of Law Reporting Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:52 am | The Maori Party
Ehara i te mea, he kotahi tangata näna i whakaara te pö It is not the responsibility of only one person to be alert to danger Everyone must share in that responsibility More >>
Hone Harawira - Legal Services Amend. Bill Speech
Wednesday, 15 March 2006, 9:50 am | The Maori Party
For years, Maori have had to go to Court, without decent legal representation, and often without legal aid. The Legal Services Amendment Bill says it will change that, by making it possible for another 435,000 people to get legal aid, many of whom undoubtedly ... More >>
Government Confused about How to Advance Maori
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 5:28 pm | The Maori Party
Questions raised in the House today exposed the confusion and discomfort that the Government has found itself in, with regard to Maori development. More >>
Flavell: Urgent Debate on Whangamata
Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 5:26 pm | The Maori Party
Madam Speaker, we come to the House today, commending the long-term commitment of Hauraki Maori to protect the coastline in the public interest of the community of Whangamata. More >>
US Report Singles out problems in NZ
Thursday, 9 March 2006, 2:48 pm | The Maori Party
"How many international reports need to come in, before the Government starts to listen?" asked Dr Pita Sharples, co-leader of the Maori Party. "It is a matter of continuing shame to this country, that the world is looking at us, and reporting ... More >>
Whangamata reflects indigenous holistic thinking
Wednesday, 8 March 2006, 4:31 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today applauded the long-term commitment of Hauraki Maori to protect the coastline in the public interest of the community of Whangamata. More >>
CYFS merger could have positive spin-offs
Tuesday, 7 March 2006, 4:06 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today suggested the proposed merger of CYFS with MSD could have positive spin-offs for children and whanau, but highlights the difficulties the Government is having in properly managing its bureaucracies. More >>
Maori Party congratulates Major General Mateparae
Tuesday, 7 March 2006, 9:51 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party tonight congratulated Major General Jerry Mateparae who will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General in his successful appointment to the country's top military post as Chief of Defence Force. More >>
Kapiti Community: Working together for Health
Friday, 3 March 2006, 11:27 am | The Maori Party
E nga iwi, e nga reo, e nga karanga maha o nga hau e wha, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. Tena koutou e ngā iwi o Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai. More >>
Turia - Kapiti Community Health Group Trust
Friday, 3 March 2006, 11:20 am | The Maori Party
Kapiti Community Health Group Trust: Working together for Health Tariana Turia, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauauru Friday 3 March 2006 More >>
Hone Harawira on Lawyers And Conveyancers Bill
Friday, 3 March 2006, 12:23 am | The Maori Party
Some time ago, a feisty young Māori MP, objected to the vesting of petroleum in Crown ownership, arguing that whether Māori knew about oil in 1840 was irrelevant. More >>
Harawira: Kiwi Saver Bill - First Reading
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 5:56 pm | The Maori Party
This Kiwisaver Bill is a good idea, unfortunately designed by people who are divorced from the reality of those who it is supposed to support, particularly the whanau of the working poor and the families of beneficiaries. More >>
'Labour out of Touch with Maori'
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 5:26 pm | The Maori Party
Dr Cullen’s responses to questions from Tariana Turia and Te Ururoa Flavell at question-time, today indicated how out-of-touch Labour is with the current profile for Maori. More >>
Flavell: Tariff Amendment Bill
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 10:13 am | The Maori Party
The Māori Party contribution to this debate, is based on a history of negotiation and alliances, driven by the potential for strategic and economic opportunities for Aotearoa. It is a history we know well which guides our decision-making on all international ... More >>
Turia: NZ Superannuation and Veterans Bill
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 10:03 am | The Maori Party
Räkau papa pangä ka hei ki te marae. A weapon discarded can be an ornament on the marae. In the context of this Bill, the whakatauki advises us that an older person, who has followed a career of a certain skill but is no longer agile enough or strong ... More >>
Budget Policy Debate - Making The Road By Walking
Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 5:09 pm | The Maori Party
Before I came to Parliament, cost-cutting, penny-pinching, keeping the freezer full, and ‘making do’, were just part of the challenge of raising a whanau up north. More >>
