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Time for State Rent Control
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 8:39 am | The Maori Party
“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures” says MANA Leader and MP for Te Tai Tokerau Hone Harawira. “This Government must introduce rent control measures for Christchurch. Greedy landlords are making big bucks off those who need ... More >>
Iwi environmental role must be confirmed in law
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 4:33 pm | The Maori Party
Māori Party Co-leader Dr Pita Sharples says staff and budget cuts at the Department of Conservation underline the vital necessity for tangata whenua to have decision-making roles in conservation and resource management. More >>
Māori Party Calls for a Review of Conviction of Teina Pora
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 3:18 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party is supporting the call for a Royal Prerogative of Mercy to reopen the case on the conviction of Teina Pora, following new information made public by TV3’s 3rd Degree programme which aired recently. More >>
Notice of Motion on Elimination of Racism - Tariana Turia
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 3:06 pm | The Maori Party
Hon Tariana Turia was granted leave to move a motion without notice and without debate: That this House notes that today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and supports the United Nations Secretary-General’s call ... More >>
Maori Party want action on racism
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 1:20 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is calling for action on racial discrimination in Aotearoa and is developing a private members bill which seeks to eliminate institutional racism in organisations. More >>
Maori Party makes headway on future planning
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 5:15 pm | The Maori Party
Mâori Party held a Special National Meeting on Sunday Te Kauri Marae in Huntly, to discuss strengthening the Party into the future. More >>
Numbers Matter
Monday, 18 March 2013, 5:32 pm | The Maori Party
Thanks for the invitation to speak to your conference. As you will have heard my background has been in education so I wondered why you would ask me to speak. I struggle with how a stethoscope works and if asked any questions, my response will be “panadol’!!! More >>
Maori Party says Psychoactive Substances Bill is first step
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 11:24 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party says Psychoactive Substances Bill is the first step in reducing harm caused by party pills The Maori Party says that the Psychoactive Substances Bill which will restrict access to ‘legal high’ drugs and only allow the sale of substances ... More >>
Casinos Love Losers
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 9:47 am | The Maori Party
Giving freebies to frequent gamblers is smart business but poor ethics, says Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell. “The New Zealand Herald investigation of the way ‘John’ and ‘Sarah’ were induced to keep feeding their gambling addiction with free parking, ... More >>
Māori Party Calls for Universal Condemnation of Torture
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 12:06 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party supported the Notice of Motion placed before the House yesterday condemning the use of torture on detainees in Fiji, and are now calling for universal condemnation of all uses of torture in all countries around the world. “While we ... More >>
Financial Review Debate - Ministry of Education
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 9:11 am | The Maori Party
Tuesday, 12 March 2013 8:36 PM FINANCIAL REVIEW DEBATE - Ministry of Education In Committee TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki) : Tēnā koe, Mr Chair. Kia ora tātou katoa. I would like to focus my kōrero, if I can, in my call on the very ... More >>
Sharples Welcomes Gail Parata Appointment As Scotland Coach
Friday, 1 March 2013, 8:29 am | The Maori Party
MEDIA STATEMENT The Hon Dr Pita Sharples Maori Party Co-Leader | MP for Tamaki Makaurau 28 February 2013 More >>
Engagement Will Help Kōhanga Revitalise Te Reo
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 4:58 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party welcomes today’s announcement of a facilitator to engage government agencies and the Kōhanga Reo National Trust in a joint work programme, to help resolve the Kōhanga Reo claim against the Crown. More >>
Māori Party Pushes for Stronger Māori Role in RMA Discussion
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 1:11 pm | The Maori Party
Māori will never have a meaningful role in managing natural resources if the proposed changes to the RMA are passed says the Māori Party. More >>
Maori Party disappointed at Supreme Court decision
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 4:50 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party expressed its disappointment today at the Supreme Court decision to dismiss the Maori Council’s challenge of the Government’s sale of shares in state-owned power companies. More >>
Māori Party Slams Low Income Earners Pitiful Wage Increase
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 2:44 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party today slammed the Government’s announcement that the minimum wage is to increase by a pitiful 25 cents. Today, Labour Minister Simon Bridges announced the minimum wage will increase from $13.50 to $13.75 on the first of April. More >>
Maori Party farewells pre-eminent artist Ralph Hotere
Monday, 25 February 2013, 2:52 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party are saddened by the loss of one of our great New Zealand artists, Hone Papita Raukura ‘Ralph’ Hotere no Te Aupouri, and remember fondly the contribution that he has made to our nation. More >>
Opening of new accessible Muscular Dystrophy premises
Friday, 22 February 2013, 2:42 pm | The Maori Party
I want to thank Helen Melrose, your chairperson - and Chris Higgins, your chief executive for the invitation to visit these wonderful accessible premises - premises by which I predict the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be known by. More >>
Spectrum decision a disgrace
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 1:48 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party is very disappointed by today’s announcement by the Government on radio spectrum, which shows a complete lack of courage to address the rights of tangata whenua to develop their resources, including radio spectrum. More >>
Bill undermines the treaty process
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 7:36 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has opposed the South Taranaki District Council (Cold Creek Rural Water Supply) Bill in Parliament today stating that the iwi as the treaty partner were not adequately consulted and the bill should not have proceeded while the iwi ... More >>
