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Turia quells heightened media speculations
Wednesday, 25 January 2006, 3:45 pm | The Maori Party
To quell the heightened speculations and media frenzy about the Maori Party presence at Ratana celebrations, the parliamentary office has released a statement which revealed the scheduling changes in the lead-up to yesterday’s powhiri were requested by Ratana ... More >>
Hone Harawira, MP for Te Tai Tokerau
Monday, 23 January 2006, 9:16 am | The Maori Party
“Waka Ama is the buzz sport for Maori,” said Hone Harawira, Member of Parliament for Tai Tokerau, “ and the Maori Party congratulates Ngä Kaihoe o Aotearoa for running another successful National Sprint Championships at Lake Karapiro this week". More >>
Maori Party Commends Kumara Initiative
Friday, 20 January 2006, 3:07 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today congratulated Te Pu Hao Rangi Trust, guardians of the early kumara, for their joint venture with Tahuri Whenua Inc, the National Maori Vegetable Growers Collective, to explore the economic potential of the early kumara. More >>
Toa Fraser Congratulated for Sundance Nomination
Thursday, 19 January 2006, 4:23 pm | The Maori Party
“Aotearoa is taking the world by storm - and the world loves it” said Tariana Turia today, at the announcement that Toa Fraser’s first feature film, No. 2 has been selected in the Sundance World Dramatic competition which will take place in Utah from 19-29 ... More >>
"Nice try ...but" - Sharples on Corrections Policy
Wednesday, 18 January 2006, 4:28 pm | The Maori Party
Dr Sharples Speaks out about renewed attack on Maori Culture by Department of Corrections Dr Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party, Corrections spokesperson; and spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage More >>
Maori Party Delighted at Strong Response
Wednesday, 18 January 2006, 3:18 pm | The Maori Party
"It is another indication of our determination to take control of our own destiny" stated Te Ururoa Flavell today in response to the collective voice of over 1000 people who have signed a petitition responding to New Zealand's approach to the UN Draft ... More >>
Close Waihopai
Wednesday, 18 January 2006, 10:00 am | The Maori Party
"As long as we have Waihopai, we are targets for terrorism and nuclear attacks," said Hone Harawira, MP for Tai Tokerau and Maori Party Spokesman on Disarmament, "and guess what - we're not even allowed to know what goes on in there." More >>
Waitakere Already has Guardian Angels - Whanau
Monday, 16 January 2006, 4:20 pm | The Maori Party
Dr Pita Sharples, Member of Parliament for Tamaki Makaurau, today spoke out about the American initiative being promoted for Waitakere City, by Canadian ‘crime-fighter’, Andy Cawston. More >>
Government Called to Honour its War Veterans
Thursday, 22 December 2005, 11:45 am | The Maori Party
Member of Parliament for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell, today called on the Government to honour its obligations to our Vietnam Veterans. More >>
Christmas gift for Matata
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 3:53 pm | The Maori Party
“The decision to delay funding decisions towards rebuilding Matata will be welcomed by families who have already experienced significant trauma this year” stated Member of Parliament for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell. More >>
‘Children shouldn’t suffer from CYFS actions’
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 10:12 am | The Maori Party
The Christmas stopwork scheduled to take place on Friday, when members of the National Union of Public Employees working for Child, Youth and Family take strike action, has prompted immediate response from Tariana Turia. More >>
Viva La Raza! Maori Party Congrats To Bolivia
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 10:11 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today sent a letter of congratulations to Aymara Indian, Evo Morales, who has been elected as Bolivia’s first indigenous President. More >>
Maori Party Supports Tribunal Report on Maori Hero
Monday, 19 December 2005, 3:49 pm | The Maori Party
Member of Parliament for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell, welcomed the suggestion today from the Waitangi Tribunal, that the Crown should facilitate a joint research effort with the Manahi VC Committee to prepare a submission to the Palace for the award ... More >>
Maori Party: Resignation of Dr Rongo Wetere
Friday, 16 December 2005, 9:30 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today acknowledged the significant contribution Dr Rongo Wetere, ONZM, has made through his leadership of Te Wananga o Aotearoa. More >>
"Snoopy's Christmas spoilt by Snoops": Harawira
Thursday, 15 December 2005, 4:46 pm | The Maori Party
"This is the 'Snooping on the Poor' Bill," said Hone Harawira, Maori Party member for Te Tai Tokerau, about the Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters (Information Matching) Amendment Bill 2005. More >>
Maori Party Raises Issue of cultural appropriation
Thursday, 15 December 2005, 3:58 pm | The Maori Party
In considering the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Bill today, the Maori Party wants to raise the issue of the protection and rights over the regionally-based products and produce of hapu and iwi. More >>
Sharples: Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill
Thursday, 15 December 2005, 1:55 pm | The Maori Party
I'm joining this debate on the Immigration Advisers Licensing Bill. I wish to refer to the Treaty of Waitangi. I wish also to begin my remarks speaking in the official language of this country - Te Reo Māori. More >>
Hone Harawira: Sports Anti-Doping Bill
Thursday, 15 December 2005, 10:53 am | The Maori Party
Madam Speaker I rise today to support the Sports Anti Doping Bill. I do so because the Maori Party is committed to the notion of fair play, we support the principles of people competing on a level playing field, and we also support the values embodied ... More >>
Maori Party Challenges TVNZ to Stick to Charter
Thursday, 15 December 2005, 9:09 am | The Maori Party
"They can stab each other to death if they want to, as long as it doesn't impact on Maori programming," said Hone Harawira, Maori party spokesman on Broadcasting, after the messy disclosures during the TVNZ inquiry at Parliament yesterday. More >>
Turia: Veterinarians Bill
Wednesday, 14 December 2005, 4:35 pm | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker - I have been subjected to members of the Maori Party opining the fact that they have had, for one of them, a Cow of a day, for another, a Dog of a day. More >>
