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Maori Party welcomes ‘Water quality in New Zealand’ Report
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 5:17 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party welcomes the ‘Water quality in New Zealand report’ released today by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. More >>
Electoral Commission proposals don’t do Enough for Māori
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 5:10 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party says the Electoral Commission’s draft proposals for changes to electorate boundaries do not address a major injustice in Māori representation. More >>
Maori Party calls for equity in the justice system
Thursday, 21 November 2013, 2:48 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is again calling for equity in the justice system, saying there is clear evidence that bias exists but no signs of movement to address the issues. More >>
Remembering the Battle at Rangiriri, 150 years on
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 12:15 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is joining with the many New Zealanders who are today remembering the battle at Rangiriri, one of the major battles in the New Zealand land wars which took place 150 years ago. More >>
Maori Party urge men to take the White Ribbon pledge
Friday, 15 November 2013, 1:47 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party MPs and White Ribbon Ambassadors Te Ururoa Flavell, and Dr. Pita Sharples are urging people to stand up against domestic violence, and take the White Ribbon Pledge, ‘to promise never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards ... More >>
Poroporoaki ki a Takutai Moana ‘Doc’ Wikiriwhi
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 2:51 pm | The Maori Party
He aha te hau e wawara mai? He tiu, he raki, nāna i ā mai te pūpūtarakihi ki uta, E tikina atu e au ki te kōtiu, kukume mai ai, Koia te pou whakairo ka tū ki Waitematā i aku wairangi e. More >>
Auckland taxi drivers deserve better conditions at Airport
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 2:07 pm | The Maori Party
MP for Tamaki Makaurau, Dr. Pita Sharples has spoken out in support of the strike action and stance taken by drivers of small taxi firms against the conditions that Auckland Airport has placed on them. More >>
Maori Party celebrates defeat of Employment Relations Bill
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 10:56 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party MPs are celebrating the defeat of the Employment Relations (Continuity of Labour) Amendment Bill, introduced by MP Jami-Lee Ross as a win for workers. The Bill was voted down by 60 votes for and 61 against at its first reading. More >>
Speech at United Future AGM: Te Ururoa Flavell, Maori Party
Sunday, 10 November 2013, 1:24 pm | The Maori Party
I want to thank Alan Simmons for the invitation to speak at your annual general meeting. Can I also extend my acknowledgments to your party president, Robin Gunston, for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you today. More >>
Maori Party renews calls for Parihaka Day
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 5:28 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is refreshing calls for Parihaka Day to be observed on the 5th of November, as we remember the strength of our tupuna, and the courageous history of peaceful protest in Aotearoa. More >>
Human Rights Commission report on the Tuhoe Raids
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 3:42 pm | The Maori Party
Māori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell, has slammed the ridiculous delays by the Human Rights Commission in releasing its report on how the Tuhoe Raids affected the human rights of victims. More >>
Turia: Presentation of taonga in memory of Carmen Rupe
Friday, 1 November 2013, 4:17 pm | The Maori Party
On the first floor of Te Papa there is a restaurant called Icon. After today, we might well rename it Carmen’s Place. More >>
Maori and Mana parties make headway
Thursday, 31 October 2013, 9:57 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is pleased that progress was made with the Mana Party when the two organisations met last night. “The meeting was very positive and we’re pleased that we were able to come together, talk openly and find some common ground, despite ... More >>
Poroporoāki mo Vapnierka (Vapi) Kupenga
Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 1:57 pm | The Maori Party
It is with sadness that the Māori Party farewell the vivacious and staunch daughter of Ngāti Porou, Vapi Kupenga. “Vapi was an amazing woman. She is well known for her aroha for people, her tireless advocacy for Maori, and for her particular Ngāti ... More >>
Maori Party president welcomes talks with Mana Party
Friday, 25 October 2013, 10:18 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has asked the Mana Party for a meeting to discuss how they can work together on a kaupapa-by-kaupapa or issue-by-issue basis. More >>
Ruatoki Raids - worst case of State inflicted child abuse
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 9:17 am | The Maori Party
On the day of the first reading of Tuhoe’s Treaty Settlement Bill, Te Ururoa Flavell, Maori Party Co-Leader and Waiariki MP, is calling on the Government to take responsibility for the harm caused by the Ruatoki raids six years ago. More >>
Maori Party shares grief at the passing of Tapihana Shelford
Friday, 11 October 2013, 9:05 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party shared their grief today at the passing of Tapihana Shelford who was a personal friend and confidant to Maori Party Co-leader, Tariana Turia. More >>
Electoral Commission to blame for no increase in Maori Seats
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 9:22 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is disappointed at this week’s announcement from the Representation Commission, that no new Maori electorate will be created following the census and the Maori Option. More >>
Waiariki Digipoll shows independent Maori voice needed
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 4:17 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell, says he is humbled by the strong support for the Maori Party in Waiariki, as reflected in Te Karere’s Digipoll results, and is vowing to continue to protect Maori interests and uphold Maori aspirations ... More >>
Maori Party calls for more accountability
Saturday, 5 October 2013, 11:36 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party calls for more accountability over the recent environmental disaster on Maunga Ruapehu this week. The Maori Party says the spillage from a diesel storage tank at Turoa that leaked more than 1500 litres into the Makotuku stream has been ... More >>
