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Māori Party questions Joyce on Royal Society process
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 3:17 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party is raising concerns over the process used to assess Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) bids for continued funding. Pita Sharples today questioned the Minister of Tertiary Education Steven Joyce about the makeup of the Royal Society ... More >>
Raukawa Claims Settlement Bill – Third Reading
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 11:50 am | The Maori Party
This time has been a long day coming for the people descended from Raukawa. More >>
New UN Special Rapporteur on rights of indigenous peoples
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 9:58 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has congratulated Filipino indigenous leader and activist Victoria Tauli-Corpuz who has been named Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples by the United Nations. More >>
Maori Party launches search for Tamaki Makaurau candidate
Friday, 7 March 2014, 9:48 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party launches search for Tamaki Makaurau candidate The search will begin next week for a candidate to stand for the Maori Party in the Tamaki Makaurau electorate. Nominations for the candidacy open on Monday [March 10] and will result in electing ... More >>
Flavell: Māori Education Agenda is a Development Agenda
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 5:23 pm | The Maori Party
I want to start a discussion of Māori education from first principles, in order to set a solid foundation for a shared understanding. More >>
Maori Party Support For Building Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 7:07 pm | The Maori Party
Co-leader, Te Ururoa Flavell, has indicated the Māori Party’s support for the first reading of the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill which was passed in the House this afternoon. “Māori Party policy promotes the concept of ... More >>
Stop marginalising Māori research
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 3:00 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party is shocked and disappointed that the only Māori Centre of Research Excellence, Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga has had its bid for continued funding post 2015 turned down, and say it is a significant loss to the Māori research sector. More >>
Flavell - Financial Review Debate : PCE
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 10:57 am | The Maori Party
I note that the Local Government and Environment Committee confirmed that there were no matters to bring to this House. Unfortunately, I disagree. I think we should also use the financial review process to highlight the strengths, not just the weaknesses, ... More >>
Racism over Auckland’s Draft Unitary Plan unbelievable
Saturday, 1 March 2014, 5:40 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party say a cultural impact assessment clause in Auckland’s Draft Unitary Plan is a good idea, and that people focusing on race and cost are missing the big picture. Te Ururoa Flavell, Maori Party Co-leader says “the provision in the plan ... More >>
Maori Party congratulates Dr Lance O’Sullivan
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 3:04 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party congratulates Dr Lance O'Sullivan who was named ‘Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2014’ at an awards ceremony in Auckland last night. More >>
Turia: Reducing sugar sweetened beverage consumption
Monday, 24 February 2014, 4:13 pm | The Maori Party
It is a very distinguished line up from right across the globe; and I am so pleased that together, we are reaching out to provide leadership in addressing an issue which is so closely related to the wellbeing, the mauri, the life force of our people. More >>
Put the kids before the politics
Friday, 21 February 2014, 3:01 pm | The Maori Party
Te Ururoa Flavell, Maori Party Co-Leader, has expressed disappointment at the influence of PPTA in advising Whangarei Boys High teachers to not teach students who attend Te Kura Hourua Te Kapeha Whetu. More >>
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 >>
