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Celebration of the International Older Persons Day
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 5:06 pm | The Maori Party
It is very easy to celebrate the kaupapa of today because it a celebration of the love we hold for our elders; the admiration we have for them; the inspiration and the motivation they instill in us. More >>
The impact of discretion in the justice sector
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 4:58 pm | The Maori Party
In Question-time yesterday, the Minister of Police; when asked about the levels of reported crime in New Zealand, made an interesting admission, and I quote: “Frankly, focusing on someone’s race is not going to make it any better”. That’s an interesting ... More >>
Waikato Taniwha Rau; He Piko He Taniwha
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 4:00 pm | The Maori Party
"I'm very sad to learn today of the passing of Tiki Green" said Tariana Turia of Waikato master carver, fisherman and kaumatua Richard Tiki Green (also known as Dick). More >>
Flavell: Discriminatory justice system evident in Waiariki
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 2:17 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell, is endorsing his Party’s key election policy to conduct a full review of the justice system, following the outcome of two similar cases in his electorate which saw two young Maori discharged with convictions More >>
Victims of Crime Reform Bill; First Reading
Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 2:08 pm | The Maori Party
Tēnā koe. Ka nui te mihi ki a koe i tēnei pō. Kia ora tātou. As other members of the House have said tonight, the Victims of Crime Reform Bill amends the Victims’ Rights Act 2002, the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1989, the Parole ... More >>
Crown Entities Reform Bill
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 10:15 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party has campaigned, long and hard, for a system of Government which is cost–effective; transparent and accountability. We want to be clear from the outset. Our focus has always been that we want to see more community services and less government ... More >>
Unsung hero's key to reduction in family violence
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 10:10 pm | The Maori Party
Tariana Turia, Maori Party Co-leader, applauds the drop in family violence saying it is a testament to the work of people within their communities and organisations doing the hard yards. More >>
Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 4:13 pm | The Maori Party
I am extremely pleased to be speaking on this Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill because I believe it is extremely apt timing to be considering the concept of reform and modernisation of the criminal justice system. More >>
Politicking won't cut crime, says Maori Party
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 1:40 pm | The Maori Party
National and Labour are too busy politicking, and the Sensible Sentencing Trust is too busy protecting its role as a lobby group, for any of them to help cut crime, the Maori Party says. More >>
Kātene shocked at poll results
Sunday, 2 October 2011, 3:11 pm | The Maori Party
Sunday 2 October 2011 Kātene shocked at poll results Māori Party MP for Te Tai Tonga Rāhui Kātene has responded positively to latest results showing a 7% difference between her and the Labour contender for the seat. "It's actually given our ... More >>
Speech: Sharples - Tamaki Makaurau launch
Saturday, 1 October 2011, 3:06 pm | The Maori Party
Speech from Dr Pita Sharples at the Maori Party Tamaki Makaurau launch Saturday 1 October 2011; 2pm Manurewa Netball Courts, Manurewa More >>
Maori Party Calls For Review Of Justice System
Saturday, 1 October 2011, 11:52 am | The Maori Party
Dr Pita Sharples, MP for Tamaki Makaurau Co-leader of the Maori Party Saturday 1 October 2011 Embargoed until 11am The Maori Party has announced a full review of the justice system, which it says systematically discriminates against Maori, as ... More >>
Kātene renews call for financial transaction tax
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 5:16 pm | The Maori Party
Māori Party MP Rāhui Kātene has renewed calls for a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) in light of recent developments in the European Union (EU). The European Union Executive Board this week approved a proposal that would impose a 0.1% financial ... More >>
Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill; reading 3
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 10:53 pm | The Maori Party
This day – the third reading of the bill – has been a long time coming – and it is a day which some of us in this House had hoped would never happen. And I want to acknowledge the stirling efforts of the Labour and Green Parties, who along with ... More >>
Keep our lakes clean says Flavell
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 5:11 pm | The Maori Party
With trout season approaching Maori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell, is urging visitors to the lakes around his electorate to be vigilant about contaminant pest plants and to be thorough in their approach to decontaminating their aquatic ... More >>
Keep our lakes clean says Flavell
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 5:10 pm | The Maori Party
With trout season approaching Maori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell, is urging visitors to the lakes around his electorate to be vigilant about contaminant pest plants and to be thorough in their approach to decontaminating their aquatic ... More >>
Kātene urges greater attention to be paid to water quality
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 4:52 pm | The Maori Party
MP for Te Tai Tonga, Rahui Katene is concerned at the latest findings from a report from the office of the Auditor-General which claims that regional councils are not doing enough to prevent the degrading of fresh water by dairy farms. More >>
Loss of a SAS soldier in Afghanistan: Hon Tariana Turia
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 2:18 pm | The Maori Party
Speaking in response to the Prime Minister's Notice of Motion : 'I move, That this House express its sadness at the death of a New Zealand Special Air Service soldier in Afghanistan'. E te Hoia, hoki atu i te ara wairua, hoki atu ki te wa kainga, haere ... More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell Speech: Video Camera Surveillance Bill
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 10:09 am | The Maori Party
TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki)245FLAVELL, TE URUROA20:07:39TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki): More >>
Rahui Katene Speech: Taxation
Wednesday, 28 September 2011, 9:08 am | The Maori Party
Taxation (Annual Rates. Returns Filing, and Remedial Matters) Bill; Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga Tuesday 27 September 2011 More >>
