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Maori Parliament was right under Hone’s nose
Monday, 20 June 2011, 2:02 pm | The Maori Party
MEDIA STATEMENT by Pem Bird, President Maori Party Maori Parliament was right under Hone’s nose Hone Harawira’s ambition for a Maori Parliament is more than a tad ironic. He had the Maori Parliament right under his very nose all the time. In fact ... More >>
Turia surprised at advice of Ratana member
Friday, 17 June 2011, 4:21 pm | The Maori Party
Co-leader of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, has today expressed surprise that the advice of an individual member of the Ratana Church has been elevated to speak for its membership. “I would have thought that any position purporting to be the views ... More >>
Nation needs more people like Cherie Kurarangi-Sweeney
Friday, 17 June 2011, 9:07 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party MP Rahui Katene has described the woman from Ngaruawahia as a "voice of hope and change" for speaking out against child abuse despite being threatened, labelled a "nark" and having her property attacked. More >>
Latest Polls Predict a Three-Horse Race in Te Tai Tokerau
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 12:13 pm | The Maori Party
Latest Polls Predict a Three-Horse Race in Te Tai Tokerau Ken Mair, Co Vice-President of the Maori Party Thursday 16 June 2011 More >>
Rahui Katene Speech: Royal Society of NZ Amendment Bill
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 11:55 am | The Maori Party
Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga Wednesday 15 June 2011 More >>
Rahui Katene Westpac New Zealand Bill Speech
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 9:48 am | The Maori Party
Westpac New Zealand Bill Rahui Katene, Finance Spokesperson for the Maori Party Wednesday 15 June 2011 More >>
'Hone’s Parliament’ could be part of Constitutional Review
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 5:32 pm | The Maori Party
Today’s news from Hone Harawira, to set up a Maori Parliament, might well be one of the ideas considered within the wide ranging review of New Zealand’s constitutional arrangements suggested Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Maori Party. More >>
Speech : Housing Corporation NZ - Te Ururoa Flavell
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 4:39 pm | The Maori Party
One of the best pieces of news in this review was that as a result of $125 million for jobs and the growth plan, over 11,000 State houses were upgraded and 87 new State houses were to be built. We welcome the news, and we hope that local labour will ... More >>
Debate on NZ Teachers Council - Te Ururoa Flavell
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 4:32 pm | The Maori Party
Tēnā koe, Mr Chair. Tēnā tātou katoa. It is good to see us here tonight having a look at Crown entities, in particular, in this case the New Zealand Teachers Council. Yes, that is right. It is often said in education circles that good teachers are ... More >>
The Cure is in the Care - Rahui Katene
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 3:47 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party justice spokesperson, Rahui Katene, is delighted that another key Maori Party milestone has been implemented with an announcement today, that Government will increase its focus on restorative justice.’ “We have always maintained, ... More >>
Onus of proof a matter of truth and justice
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 1:03 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader Dr Pita Sharples has welcomed the call by former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating for the onus of proof in Aboriginal native title claims to land to be reversed. “Paul Keating has called for Australian law to presume ... More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell speech: SIS Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 10:26 am | The Maori Party
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Amendment Bill Te Ururoa Flavell 14 June 2011, 9.45pm More >>
Turia: Telecommunications Amendment Bill, 2nd reading
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 4:14 pm | The Maori Party
I am proud to speak to this bill, which is ostensibly about supporting a range of measures to facilitate the deployment of broadband. More >>
“Some things don’t change” says Maori Party Whip
Monday, 13 June 2011, 4:48 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party Whip, Te Ururoa Flavell, has today expressed disgust at the ongoing campaign of misinformation being promulgated by Tai Tokerau candidate, Hone Harawira. More >>
Freedom Camping Bill: Speech
Monday, 13 June 2011, 3:33 pm | The Maori Party
Freedom Camping Bill First Reading Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki Tēnā koe, Mr Assistant Speaker Robertson. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe i tēnei ahiahi, otirā, ki a tātou o te Whare. Kua tū ake au ki te kōrero mō tēnei o ngā pire, Freedom ... More >>
The tale of a Taniwha
Monday, 13 June 2011, 2:27 pm | The Maori Party
I have been intrigued by the debate currently going on about Horotiu the Taniwha in Auckland. Not because of the revelation itself, but rather, the reaction by New Zealanders to its existence. More >>
Tipene promotes the 'jewel in the crown'
Sunday, 12 June 2011, 6:41 pm | The Maori Party
Te Tai Tokerau candidate for the Maori Party, Solomon Tipene, has responded to the article in the weekend paper "Youth unemployment hits crisis point in the North". More >>
Turia raises questions around prosecution of mentally unwell
Sunday, 12 June 2011, 6:35 pm | The Maori Party
Sunday 12 June 2011 MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, is seeking a response from the Ministers of Health, Corrections, Police and Justice regarding protocols related to the prosecution and sentencing of people who are mentally unwell. “Over ... More >>
Value of International Convention Centre jeopardised
Sunday, 12 June 2011, 6:27 pm | The Maori Party
MEDIA STATEMENT Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki Sponsor of the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill Sunday 12 June 2011 Value of International Convention Centre jeopardised by gambling harm The Maori Party has spoken out strongly against ... More >>
Cultural competency to strengthen teachers
Friday, 10 June 2011, 8:22 pm | The Maori Party
Hon Dr Pita Sharples Associate Minister of Education 10 June 2011 Media Release Cultural competency to strengthen teachers More >>
