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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 >>

Forehore Bill And Minister of Maori Affairs

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 3:17 pm | The Maori Party

On the first anniversary of the passing of the Foreshore and Seabed Act, the Minister of Maori Affairs was unable to support the Act as contributing to Maori development. More >>

Turia Speech: Federation of Islamic Associations

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 8:54 am | The Maori Party

For over one billion Muslims throughout the world, the celebration of the end of Ramadhan is a very special month of the year. More >>

Turia: Taxation (Annual Rates Urgent Measures Bill

Thursday, 17 November 2005, 8:53 am | The Maori Party

I rise to the call on behalf of the Māori Party to speak to the Taxation (Annual Rates and Urgent Measures Bill). More >>

Maiden Speech: Dr Pita Sharples

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 3:34 pm | The Maori Party

KEI TE MANU KORERO O TE ATA, MADAME SPEAKER - KEI NGA MANA, KEI NGA REO RAURANGATIRA MA O TE WHARE NEI. TENA KOUTOU KATOA. KA HURI AHAU KI A KOUTOU - KI A KOUTOU KUA HAERE MAI NEI I TENEI RANGI - KOUTOU HOKI E WHAKARONGO MAI ANA More >>

Tariana Turia: Reply Debate 2005 for the 48th Parl

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 9:10 am | The Maori Party

I want to acknowledge the Governor -General, and to congratulate Honorable Margaret Wilson in being appointed Speaker, Clem Simich; Deputy Speaker, Clem Simich and Assistant Speakers Ann Hartley and Ross Robertson. More >>

Passing of Vine Deloria

Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 5:27 pm | The Maori Party

"The passing of Vine Deloria, Jr. a prominent Native American scholar, whose research, writings, and teaching have encompassed history, law, religious studies, and political science is indeed a sad occasion for the international indigenous community," said ... More >>

NZ stance on Indigenous issues queried

Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 4:00 pm | The Maori Party

The Maori Party today asked a series of questions of the Government, about comments reported as shocking indigenous groups at the 60th General Assembly meeting in New York last month. More >>

'A Victory for the People' says Harawira

Monday, 14 November 2005, 3:47 pm | The Maori Party

“The decision today to disassemble the worksite at Waipuna and Waipapa (Cable Bay), recognises the need to let everyone have a say about developments in their area, and is a triumph for the people of the Far North” stated Hone Harawira, Member of ... More >>

Turia: A World Without Violence'

Monday, 14 November 2005, 11:46 am | The Maori Party

It is always a great pleasure to come to graduation ceremonies. To witness the sheer pleasure that the hard work has been completed, the assignments all handed in and marked, the fast and frenetic panic at the end all suddenly worthwhile. And to celebrate ... More >>