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Govt must learn to share with Taranaki iwi

Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:28 pm | The Maori Party

The Maori Party says it is outrageous that tangata whenua in Taranaki who belong to land, that is rich in minerals, are struggling to make ends meet while the wealth beneath them is sent overseas and to Wellington. More >>

Maori Party shocked at minor being sent to jail

Monday, 20 December 2010, 10:11 am | The Maori Party

Maori Party MP for Waiariki Te Ururoa Flavell says he is shocked by a Rotorua judge’s decision to send a minor to prison for 12 months for breaching her bail conditions. More >>

Adjournment Debate - Rahui Katene

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 11:00 am | The Maori Party

Mr Speaker, may I firstly endorse the comments of other speakers, in thanking you for the accomplished way in which you have managed this House over the passing year. It has not been an easy year - and particularly so in my electorate of Te Tai Tonga. ... More >>

Sharples: Adjournment Debate

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 5:30 pm | The Maori Party

As we approach the year end, we think of all those families who will feel the loss of loved ones no longer with them. On this day, today, we acknowledge those who are mourning the passing of two tribal elders John Haunui, Waikato-Tainui kaumātua for ... More >>

Electoral (Finance Reform and Advance Voting) Amendment Bill

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 4:11 pm | The Maori Party

The Maori Party is pleased to support the Electoral (Finance Reform and Advance Voting) Amendment Bill; – and in doing so we support reform of the Electoral Finance Act, and the associated guidance it will provide political parties; our supporters and ... More >>

Pecuniary interests and Maori Land Trusts

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 11:49 am | The Maori Party

Notice of Motion: That chapters 3 and 8 and Appendix B of the Standing Orders be read as if amended in the manner set out in Appendix 1 of the report of the Standing Orders Committee on the Review of Standing Orders relating to pecuniary interests ... More >>

Maori Party calls for political unity over child poverty

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 4:22 pm | The Maori Party

The Maori Party is calling for cross-party talks on child poverty, saying the issue is far too important to be playing politics over. More >>

Turia saddened by Pansy Wong resignation

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 2:17 pm | The Maori Party

Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says the Party is saddened by today’s resignation of Botany MP Pansy Wong. More >>

2010 NZ Children's Social Health Monitor results

Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 9:42 am | The Maori Party

Launch of the 2010 NZ Childrens' Social Health Monitor results The Hunter Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin Monday 13 December 2010; 2pm Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga [check against delivery] More >>

Speech: Flavell - Smoking

Sunday, 12 December 2010, 9:29 pm | The Maori Party

Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki Kia ora anō tātou katoa. I start by thanking all colleagues for their acknowledgments of the Hon Tariana Turia and Hone Harawira for their part in presenting this legislation to the House. Unfortunately, they are ... More >>

Biosecurity Law Reform Bill

Saturday, 11 December 2010, 12:02 pm | The Maori Party

Biosecurity Law Reform Bill Te Ururoa Flavell, MP for Waiariki Friday 10 December 2010; 9.30pm Kia ora anō tātou katoa i tēnei pō. The Biosecurity Law Reform Bill is based on the premise that biosecurity is critical to New Zealand’s prosperity ... More >>

Smoke-free Environments Bill passes first reading

Saturday, 11 December 2010, 12:00 pm | The Maori Party

Smoke-free Environments (Controls and Enforcement) Bill passes first reading A bill tightening up tobacco controls has passed its first reading in Parliament today and will now go to select committee for public submissions. Associate Health Minister ... More >>

Chch: Racist Attack Directed at 15-Year-Old Maori Boy

Friday, 10 December 2010, 1:23 pm | The Maori Party

Maori Party MP for Te Tai Tonga Rahui Katene is urging the police, leaders and the communities of Christchurch to put a stop to racist attacks, following skinheads stabbing and beating a 15-year-old Maori boy. More >>

Telecommunications Amendment Bill 2010

Friday, 10 December 2010, 10:37 am | The Maori Party

The Maori Party is proud to support this bill and in so doing, to ensure the successful implementation of the Government’s policy programme for the telecommunications sector. More >>

Building Amendment Bill (no 3)

Friday, 10 December 2010, 10:36 am | The Maori Party

I am pleased to speak about the Building Amendment Bill (No 3) on behalf of the Māori Party. I find it very interesting that the general policy statement for this bill in part says: “ Change is needed to provide incentives for building professionals ... More >>

Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Amendment Bill

Friday, 10 December 2010, 10:21 am | The Maori Party

Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga Thursday 9 December 2010 Mr Speaker I rise to express the support of the Maori Party for this Weathertight Homes Resolution Services (Financial Assistance Package) Amendment Bill. And in doing so, I am acting in a way which is ... More >>

Turia congratulates Te Tu Toa Academy

Friday, 10 December 2010, 10:17 am | The Maori Party

Maori Party MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia, is congratulating Te Tu Toa Academy on its relaunch next year as Tai Wananga. From the beginning of next year, Tu Toa will become Tai Wananga and forge a close relationship with Te Wananga o Aotearoa. More >>