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Desperate Need to Address GP Crisis
Monday, 12 December 2005, 3:04 pm | The Maori Party
"The finding that Maori GPs are significantly under-represented when compared to their overall representation in New Zealand's total population is another factor of the GP crisis that needs urgent attention" said Tariana Turia today, in response ... More >>
Avian Bird Flu: Hone Harawira
Friday, 9 December 2005, 4:52 pm | The Maori Party
Panic-driven comments about Maori needing to abandon the custom of tangihanga in response to the threat of the bird flu, are in poor taste, suggest Hone Harawira, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Tokerau. More >>
Oral Health Slowly Decaying In Far North
Friday, 9 December 2005, 4:47 pm | The Maori Party
"Oral health in the Far North is about to get a whole lot worse" stated Hone Harawira today, at the announcement of the closure of a dental practice in Kaitaia. The closure of the clinic will leave only one dental practice in the Far North catering for a ... More >>
Harawira: Control of Prostitution Bill Speech
Friday, 9 December 2005, 9:50 am | The Maori Party
I would first like to pick up on a point made by Pita Paraone, who asked what our line on this Bill was to be because of Tariana Turia having voted for the Prostitution Reform Bill. Tariana Turia voted for that bill because she believed there was a need ... More >>
Sharples: Taxation Bill Speech
Friday, 9 December 2005, 9:47 am | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker, when my colleague, Tariana Turia, spoke at the first reading of this Bill, we talked about a War that is being waged on the Poor. More >>
Sharples: Manfield Park Bill
Thursday, 8 December 2005, 9:42 am | The Maori Party
Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak to this Bill because I am aware of a current Waitangi Tribunal Claims in relation to the Kawakawa Block - the claim for and on behalf of Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga ; WAI 113. More >>
Flavell: Parental Leave Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 10:14 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party believes there is no greater responsibility and honour than that of raising the next generations. The privilege of parenting should be one that all parties seek to protect and to support - through a variety of means, including Bills ... More >>
Sharples Speech: Electoral Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 7 December 2005, 8:37 am | The Maori Party
This electoral integrity Bill lacks integrity. This Bill is based on fear. It is the glue to hold together a very shaky coalition relationship. More >>
Sharples: Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Tuesday, 6 December 2005, 4:32 pm | The Maori Party
Shortly as we came into the House, Dr Cullen issued a release, stating that: "I believe it would be in the best interests of the wânanga if Rongo Wetere listened to some of those closest to him and stood aside as chief executive”. Such a statement is ... More >>
Flavell: Speech to Tipu Ora Charitable Trust
Friday, 2 December 2005, 4:21 pm | The Maori Party
I am really pleased to return to Houmaitawhiti after my first ten weeks in Parliament, to celebrate the graduation of you students, with your families, and tutors today. More >>
Picking terrorists
Friday, 2 December 2005, 4:17 pm | The Maori Party
“Maori have been treated like terrorists for nearly 200 years, so it will be interesting to see how the rest of the country reacts to this kind of treatment,” said Hone Harawira, MP for Tai Tokerau, when told of the proposed amendments to terrorism legislation ... More >>
Turia Speech, Grad Ceremony Tukorehe Marae
Friday, 2 December 2005, 8:50 am | The Maori Party
Te Iwi o Ngati Tukorehe tena koutou, Patumakuku tena koutou, Ngati Raukawa whanui tena koutou katoa. More >>
Turia: Violence is unacceptable in any form
Friday, 2 December 2005, 8:15 am | The Maori Party
“Violence is unacceptable in any form -including ritualised abuse which I believe is what was happening at Waiouru” stated Tariana Turia, Member of Parliament for Te Tai Hauauru. More >>
Maori Party Salutes Child Poverty Action Group
Monday, 28 November 2005, 3:10 pm | The Maori Party
"The Maori Party congratulates the Child Poverty Action group for their landmark case to bring legal action against the Government over its discriminatory policies" said Tariana Turia, Co-leader, Maori Party. More >>
Sharples: Labour's Double-standards
Friday, 25 November 2005, 6:42 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today has raised the question about Labour's treatment of David Benson-Pope in contrast to their response to two of its Ministers in the Maori Affairs portfolio. More >>
Preliminary Special Rapporteur Findings Supported
Friday, 25 November 2005, 4:06 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party was pleased that the Special Rapporteur observed race relations in Aotearoa as being ‘favourable’, characterising the nature of the relationship between people as peaceful and tolerant. More >>
Maiden Address: Te Ururoa Flavell
Thursday, 24 November 2005, 4:21 pm | The Maori Party
My family, my tribe of Ngati Rangiwewehi have just these last few days buried one of our identities, the people of Ngati Manawa in Murupara last week buried one of their key speakers, and Ngati Tuwharetoa before that, farewelled one of the key speakers ... More >>
Hone Harawira - Maiden Speech
Tuesday, 22 November 2005, 3:55 pm | The Maori Party
I come from the classic Maori extended whanau, I have a history and a passion for Maori education, Maori Media, the Treaty of Waitangi, a commitment to Maori rights, and a long and distinguished record in the courtrooms of this country. More >>
Kaitaia looking forward to hosting cup final
Friday, 18 November 2005, 11:12 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party today, congratulated the New Zealand Rugby Football Union for all their hard work in preparing the successful bid to win the rights to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup. More >>
Alternatives to youth residences, prisons - Turia
Thursday, 17 November 2005, 4:41 pm | The Maori Party
"The lack of the use of Maori community organisations, and the partial funding of these organisations needs to be addressed" said the former Associate Minister and co -leader of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia in responding to a claim that cash ... More >>
