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Thanks for the flip-flop Minister Hide
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 4:05 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party is welcoming Minister Rodney Hide's statement in the House today that he agrees with the purpose of the Maori Statutory Board. "He answered 'yes' when we asked him if he agreed with the purpose of the board, which is to promote ... More >>
Tariana Turia pays tribute to Private Kirifi Mila
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 2:52 pm | The Maori Party
We share, with all parties in this House, the heavy grief that has fallen over Aotearoa today, with the sad loss of Private Kirifi Mila in the far away lands of Afghanistan. We recognise the pain that such news brings to the greater Armed Forces, and in particular ... More >>
Turia wishes Mita Ririnui well for the future
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 5:18 pm | The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-Leader Tariana Turia says Hon Mita Ririnui’s decision to leave Parliament is sad news for Maori. “Mita has made a great contribution to not only the Labour Party but also to Maori generally.” “As a leader within the Ratana movement he ... More >>
Harawira Disputes Process: Media Ban
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 10:56 am | The Maori Party
As from this point on, a complete media ban will be strictly observed by the Maori Party including Hone Harawira on all aspects of the disciplinary disputes process until the formal hearing into the complaint has been concluded. More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell - Hui on Maori Land
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 9:32 am | The Maori Party
I must admit I did a bit of a double take when I initially looked at I the focus of this hui. More >>
Maori Party: "Kua hu te wai" - the water is ready
Sunday, 13 February 2011, 12:33 pm | The Maori Party
Pem Bird, President of the Maori Party, is pleased with the excellent progress achieved at their first National Council hui of the year. More >>
Maori Disciplinary Disputes Committee Chair Statement
Friday, 11 February 2011, 1:20 pm | The Maori Party
The Māori Party Disciplinary Disputes Committee Chair Te Orohi Paul wishes to clarify the decisions taken at the formal hearing held in Wellington on Wednesday 9 February to look into the complaint brought by Te Ururoa Flavell against Hone Harawira. More >>
Maori engagement a must for SuperCity
Friday, 11 February 2011, 11:10 am | The Maori Party
Having Maori engaged in the SuperCity Council and contributing actively to the city’s future development will bring huge benefits for all Aucklanders, says Tamaki Makaurau MP Dr Pita Sharples. “The Maori Party fought hard for Maori to be represented at ... More >>
Turia congratulates Maori sportsman
Friday, 11 February 2011, 10:36 am | The Maori Party
MP for Te Tai Hauauru Tariana Turia has congratulated Beau Te Wera Bishop - the first Maori ever to sign and play baseball with the Boston Red Sox. "I am so proud of Te Wera for this incredible achievement,” says Mrs Turia. "He will stand as a role ... More >>
Maori Party calls for cross-party talks on child poverty
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 4:56 pm | The Maori Party
Over recent weeks the news that has captivated the headlines has been whether particular politicians have dyed their hair; should the Prime Minister mince on the catwalk and say that Liz Hurley is hot; or what is appropriate behaviour and conduct beffiting ... More >>
Te Ururoa Flavell: PM Statement to Parliament - and Response
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 11:32 am | The Maori Party
There has been a lot of talk today in the House about a very special group of New Zealanders. They are the 60,000 children whom we call the “Year 1 cohort”. They are children, one might say, who are on the brink of opportunity and children with ... More >>
More pay a priority for the Maori Party
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 10:15 am | The Maori Party
Increasing the minimum wage to at least $15 per hour will continue to be a key priority in the Maori Party's advocacy to Government. "The increase to $13 is pitiful - hardly enough for any family to live properly on," Maori Party poverty and finance spokesperson ... More >>
Opening Address to Parliament – Hon Tariana Turia
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 4:00 pm | The Maori Party
First of all I want to take the opportunity to mihi to my colleague, Metiria, for sharing the story of her Dad, a mokopuna of Whanganui, of Hiruharama. The Maori Party implores this Parliament, to wake up to the age-old crisis associated with the lack ... More >>
Harawira Suspended from Maori Party Caucus
Monday, 7 February 2011, 2:25 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party co-leadership has today suspended Hone Harawira from the parliamentary caucus. More >>
Kaumatua appointed to Maori Party Disciplinary/Disputes
Monday, 7 February 2011, 10:18 am | The Maori Party
Respected Kaumatua appointed to Maori Party Disciplinary/DisputesCommittee to hear complaint against Hone Harawira Pem Bird, President of The Maori Party has formally announced the pakeke/kaumatua who will fulfil the tikanga role of Whakaruruhau/Tuara/Huruhuru ... More >>
Kaumatua appointed to Disciplinary/DisputesCommittee
Sunday, 6 February 2011, 11:40 pm | The Maori Party
Respected Kaumatua appointed to Maori Party Disciplinary/DisputesCommittee to hear complaint against Hone Harawira Pem Bird, President of The Maori Party has formally announced the pakeke/kaumatua who will fulfil the tikanga role of Whakaruruhau/Tuara/Huruhuru ... More >>
Tauranga Maori Party Branch Stands By Its Man
Sunday, 6 February 2011, 11:38 pm | The Maori Party
A meeting of the Tauranga Branch of the Maori Party yesterday unanimously endorsed Te Ururoa Flavell’s principled stance not to carry out a media tit-for-tat style debate and the branch membership encourages him to ‘Stand Strong’ said local ... More >>
Speech: Waitangi Day - Rahui Katene
Sunday, 6 February 2011, 7:21 pm | The Maori Party
Rahui Katene, Ngai Tahu Treaty Festival The kaupapa for this hui is absolutely perfect – kua takoto te manuka : take up the challenge. And it brings into meaning the powerful symbolism inherent in our respect for the wero – the process by which ... More >>
Poroporoaki ki a Takuta Muriel Pimia ‘Nen’ Wehi, MNZM, QSM
Sunday, 6 February 2011, 1:16 pm | The Maori Party
MEDIA STATEMENT Dr Pita Sharples Co-Leader 6 February 2010 Poroporoaki ki a Takuta Muriel Pimia ‘Nen’ Wehi, MNZM, QSM (Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Te Whanau a Apanui, Rongowhakaata, Te Whakatohea, Ngati Ruapani) Na Takuta Pita Sharples 5 Hui-tanguru ... More >>
Speech: Sharples - State of the Maori Nation
Saturday, 5 February 2011, 7:00 pm | The Maori Party
Minister of Maori Affairs -- -- -- This evening I wish to discuss the State of the Maori Nation. It seems appropriate as we gather here to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on these lands 171 years ago. To take pause on how much we ... More >>
