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Tama Poata another tragic loss for Aotearoa
Monday, 14 November 2005, 12:11 am | The Maori Party
"The death of Tama Te Kapua Poata this week has been another tragic loss for the nation" stated Dr Pita Sharples, co-leader, Maori Party More >>
Maori Party Stance On More Maori Police
Thursday, 10 November 2005, 9:51 am | The Maori Party
"While any efforts to create employment for our people are welcomed, the call for more Maori police will not create the long-term changes we seek in reducing offending" said Tariana Turia, co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Maori Party Concerned By Contaminated Site
Wednesday, 9 November 2005, 7:01 pm | The Maori Party
An independent peer review conducted by Lou Gallagher, environmental epidemiologist, has recommended the Whakatane District Council initiate an evaluation of human health risk at the site proposed for The Hub shopping centre. More >>
Parliament Opening Significant Day for Maori Party
Tuesday, 8 November 2005, 10:25 am | The Maori Party
“Today was a very significant day in the life of this Parliament” stated Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Harawira: Entry to Parliament Speech
Monday, 7 November 2005, 10:46 am | The Maori Party
It is with much sadness that I speak to you today. This country has lost two great leaders - Rod Donald, and Puti Murray. More >>
Hone Harawira Enters Parliament
Monday, 7 November 2005, 10:09 am | The Maori Party
"On Monday 7th November at 9.00am the people from Te Tai Tokerau are delivering me to my new job as a Member of Parliament. This will be followed by an address from myself" stated Hone Harawira, Member of Parliament for Tai Tokerau. More >>
Maori Party Statement on Death of Rod Donald
Sunday, 6 November 2005, 6:19 pm | The Maori Party
Kua hinga te rakau nui i te waonui a Tane. Kua hinga tetehi poutokotoko mo te taiao. Ahakoa tenei mate ohorere, e te rangatira, haere, haere haere atu ra. More >>
Ministry Fails to Recognise Maori Innovation
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 12:08 am | The Maori Party
“It defies logic, that at last night’s BearingPoint Awards there was no entrants for the award concerning “Innovation in Services to Maori” stated Dr Pita Sharples today. More >>
Call for Immediate Review on Govt use of tikanga
Tuesday, 1 November 2005, 1:39 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party Calls for Immediate Review on Government application of tikanga Maori in Government Policies, Procedures and Practices More >>
Maori Party Condemns Rising Prison Population
Thursday, 27 October 2005, 9:18 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has today condemned the rising prison population as a crisis which needs urgent attention. “The all-time new record high of 7500 inmates is an indictment on our justice system” stated Dr Sharples. More >>
Tariana Turia Marks Passing Of Rosa Parks
Wednesday, 26 October 2005, 8:20 am | The Maori Party
The passing of Rosa Parks today is mourned by all people who have encountered racism in their lives. She has served as an illustrious role model for people throughout the world in conquering a plague that continues to rear its ugly head. More >>
Maori Party Commends Hastings District Council
Friday, 21 October 2005, 4:18 pm | The Maori Party
The man from Takapau, Dr Pita Sharples, today congratulated the Hastings District Council on its Council / Māori joint Committee From Ngai Te Kikiri o te Rangi and Ngāti Pahauwera of Ngāti Kahungunu, Dr Sharples has recently taken ... More >>
Turia: Launch of 'The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa'
Friday, 21 October 2005, 9:23 am | The Maori Party
I have, on a number of occasions been asked by Robyn to either open an exhibition of her art as I have done in the past, visit a gallery where her art is being shown, and I have done that too, or, as she has done on this occasion, asked that I launch ... More >>
Restoring the Mauri
Friday, 21 October 2005, 12:27 am | The Maori Party
"The Maori Party congratulates Landcare Research and the Kaupapa Taiao unit of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, in their innovative journey around Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and South Canterbury to draw attention to the damage to our natural environment" ... More >>
Maori Party Supports Maori Warden Proposals
Thursday, 20 October 2005, 6:35 pm | The Maori Party
"Maori wardens are one of the most successful examples of citizen policing in New Zealand" stated Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Turia: Launch of 'The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa'
Thursday, 20 October 2005, 4:31 pm | The Maori Party
I have, on a number of occasions been asked by Robyn to either open an exhibition of her art as I have done in the past, visit a gallery where her art is being shown, and I have done that too, or, as she has done on this occasion, asked that I launch ... More >>
Maori Party Concerned By Air NZ Job Losses
Thursday, 20 October 2005, 9:04 am | The Maori Party
As the new Government celebrated the swearing in of its Ministers at Government House, unionists were reeling at the devastating announcements of mass job losses with Air New Zealand. More >>
Maori Party Makes Stand for Independence
Monday, 17 October 2005, 4:31 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has chosen to end its first month in Parliament, with a clear statement of intention, to uphold its commitment to be a strong and independent Maori voice in Parliament. More >>
New Style of Politics Welcomed by iwi Maori
Tuesday, 11 October 2005, 4:38 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has wound up a series of thirty hui around the country. The four Members of Parliament have been on a whirlwind trip to visit as many members as possible within the space of five days. More >>
Turia: Address to the National Maori Asthma Conf.
Monday, 10 October 2005, 11:43 am | The Maori Party
Tena koutou, o Ngapuhi, o te Tai Tokerau, o nga mata waka kua tai mai i tenei ra. More >>
