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Goff's silence on Treaty an insult to Ratana and Maori
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 9:51 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples says it was neglectful of Phil Goff not to mention the Treaty of Waitangi in his 'kiwi dream' speech today. "Goff mentioned the Treaty at Ratana yesterday but today, in his biggest speech of the year, it is ... More >>
Goff too doom and gloom on Maori youth
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 9:44 am | The Maori Party
The Maori Party says it is sad that Phil Goff's only mention of Maori in his state of the nation speech was a reference to unemployed teenage Maori youth as part of a lost generation. "The Maori Party prefers to focus on the potential of our young ... More >>
Letter of complaint
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9:19 am | The Maori Party
Hone Harawira has made the claim on television that he did not receive the complaint brought against him by Te Ururoa Flavell prior to it going out to the media . More >>
Maori Party Receives Complaint About Hone Harawira
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 9:25 am | The Maori Party
Maori Party President, Pem Bird, said that the Party received a complaint today from Te Ururoa Flavell, supported by Rahui Katene, Dr Pita Sharples, and the Hon Tariana Turia. The complaint is against Hone Harawira. More >>
Pita Sharples speech to the World Christian Gathering
Saturday, 15 January 2011, 9:12 pm | The Maori Party
Dr Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Maori Party He Karanga ki Tua: a Call to the Future – Notes for speech to the World Christian Gathering on Indigenous People Friday 14 January 2011, TelstraClear Stadium, Manukau, 7.30pm EMBARGOED – CHECK ... More >>
Nothing Maori, nothing unique in NZ tourism campaign
Monday, 10 January 2011, 1:15 pm | The Maori Party
The Maori Party says it is a shame that Tourism New Zealand has overlooked the Maori culture in its latest marketing campaign to lure international visitors. "The Maori people, our culture and language is what makes Aotearoa New Zealand unique – you ... More >>
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 >>
