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Maori Party mourns the loss of Dr Nin Tomas
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 1:45 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is saddened by the loss of Dr Nin Tomas (Ngati Kuri, Te Rarawa, Ngapuhi), a mother, a law expert, a staunch advocate for kaupapa Maori including te reo Maori and a wonderful mentor to many Maori law graduates. More >>
Waitangi Day 2014 - Hon Tariana Turia
Thursday, 6 February 2014, 5:30 pm | The Maori Party
Annual Festival of the Elements Te Rauparaha Park, Porirua Thursday 6 February 2014; 11.30am Hon Tariana Turia; Co-leader of the Maori Party E nga mana, e nga reo, tena koutou. Ngati Toa Rangatira, tena koutou. Tena hoki koutou nga whanaunga aku tuakana ... More >>
Maori Party looks forward to Waitangi Day
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 11:01 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is looking forward to celebrating the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and taking stock of the health of our nation this Waitangi Day. More >>
Good news for Teina Pora
Friday, 31 January 2014, 10:58 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is pleased that Teina Pora has been granted the opportunity to appeal his convictions at the Privy Council. “We are so happy for Teina. It’s been over 20 years since he was convicted of the rape and murder of Susan Burdett, and with ... More >>
Maori Party welcomes inquiry into Forestry safety
Wednesday, 29 January 2014, 4:48 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-Leader Te Ururoa Flavell has welcomed the announcement that there will be an industry led inquiry into Forestry safety, but is warning the government as the regulator of work place health and safety should not wash their hands of their ... More >>
Minister Turia: Reply to the Prime Minister’s Speech
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 6:34 pm | The Maori Party
Mr Speaker - may I formally acknowledge you and all other members at the onset of this important year, a year in which I hope we can genuinely work together for the best interests of all who call this land home. For many political commentators the ... More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell Speech - Congratulations to Lorde
Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 4:16 pm | The Maori Party
Notice of Motion to congratulate Auckland singer/songwriter Ella Yelich-O’Connor, who performs as Lorde, who won the Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance, and together with co-producer Joel Little won Song of the Year for Royals. More >>
Maori Party believes Dual heritage can strengthen nationhood
Tuesday, 7 January 2014, 4:18 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party welcomes a proposed review of parliamentary protocols - with one critical caveat. The Speaker has been reported as saying that "Parliament needs a protocol that is modern and acceptable to a diversified Parliament" and he wants ... More >>
Maori Party Celebrates Impressive Talent
Tuesday, 31 December 2013, 10:08 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader, Te Ururoa Flavell, is ‘blown away’ with the incredible diverse range of talents represented in the 2014 New Year Honours. More >>
Maori Affairs Committee strongly endorses Whanau Ora
Tuesday, 24 December 2013, 12:09 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader Tariana Turia has welcomed the report from the inquiry into the determinants of wellbeing for tamariki Maori as a resounding expression of support for Whanau Ora. “The committee has universally endorsed the Whanau Ora approach ... More >>
Maori Party: Government must step in to end forestry deaths
Friday, 20 December 2013, 2:39 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party says ten deaths in the forestry industry this year is ten too many and the Government must step in now to end this unnecessary loss of life, following the latest fatality in Horowhenua this week. More >>
Human Rights Commission report into Operation 8 toothless
Friday, 20 December 2013, 1:01 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is bitterly disappointed with the Human Rights Commission’s report into Operation 8 saying the report is toothless, sidesteps important rights issues including institutional racism and discrimination, and fails to outline steps to ... More >>
Decision not to fully compensate Nepata brothers a disgrace
Friday, 13 December 2013, 2:31 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party says the Government’s decision not to fully compensate the Nepata brothers after they received horrific injuries with lifelong consequences during military service is a disgrace. More >>
Tariana Turia Speech - Wgtn Service for Nelson Mandela
Friday, 13 December 2013, 9:03 am | The Maori Party
In 1995, Te Ahukaramu Royal composed a waiata to commemorate the visit of President Nelson Mandela. That waiata, Kotuku-rerenga-tahi, tells the story that ‘a white heron’s flight is seen but once.’ More >>
Turia: Wellington Memorial Service for Nelson Mandela
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 3:49 pm | The Maori Party
In 1995, Te Ahukaramu Royal composed a waiata to commemorate the visit of President Nelson Mandela. That waiata, Kotuku-rerenga-tahi, tells the story that ‘a white heron’s flight is seen but once.’ More >>
Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, & Reputation) Bill
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 3:00 pm | The Maori Party
I move, That the Mokomoko (Restoration of Character, Mana, and Reputation) Bill be now read a third time. Tena koutou e te whanau a Mokomoko. Today we honour Te Whakatohea rangatira Mokomoko and the generations of his family. More >>
Maori Party applauds release of child poverty measures
Monday, 9 December 2013, 11:28 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader and the deputy chair of the Ministerial Committee on Poverty, Tariana Turia has applauded the brave partnership that has produced the Child Poverty Monitor. More >>
Maori Party applauds child poverty and hardship measures
Monday, 9 December 2013, 11:26 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader and the deputy chair of the Ministerial Committee on Poverty, Tariana Turia has applauded the brave partnership that has produced the Child Poverty Monitor. More >>
Chris McKenzie to run for Te Tai Hauauru
Sunday, 8 December 2013, 8:06 pm | The Maori Party
MEDIA STATEMENT Maori Party 8 December 2013 Chris McKenzie to run for Te Tai Hauauru “He’s smart beyond his years, gets both our young and old people, loves our people and really wants to make a difference for them.” That’s the endorsement Tariana ... More >>
Māori Party Farewells Madiba Nelson Mandela
Friday, 6 December 2013, 4:11 pm | The Maori Party
E ngā iwi o te ao whānui! Tuohu mai te ūpoko! Kua moe te raiona, te rangatira o Awherika! More >>
