Maori Party hits back at Whanau Ora claim - Marlborough Express

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Maori Party hits back at Whanau Ora claim Marlborough Express The Maori Party has hit back at NZ First leader Winston Peter's attack on its flagship Whanau Ora programme by suggesting his partner was a recipient of its funding. Co-leader Tariana Turia said today Peter's partner Jan Trotman had worked for the ... Whanau Ora wasting millions, says PetersNew Zealand Herald Whanau Ora 'a waste of money'Stuff.co.nz Minister defends Whanau Ora grantsMSN NZ News TVNZ -Scoop.co.nz (press release) -Otago Daily Times all 40 news articles »

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Maori lodge Waitangi Tribunal claim over sales and resources - Northern Advocate

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Maori lodge Waitangi Tribunal claim over sales and resources Northern Advocate The Maori Council and 10 hapu have lodged a claim at the Waitangi Tribunal, seeking an urgent hearing into the sale of state-owned power companies and claims regarding water and geothermal use. Council chairman Sir Graham Latimer and the hapu filed ... Give us a share of SOEs, say MaoriStuff.co.nz Maori have no basis for fresh water claimNewstalk ZB Maori claim freshwater ownershipTVNZ The Daily Post -Scoop.co.nz all 299 news articles »

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Anger at 'Maori holocaust' comment - New Zealand Herald

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Anger at 'Maori holocaust' comment New Zealand Herald Photo / Thinkstock A Maori academic has been slammed for saying that the colonisation of New Zealand resulted in a holocaust for his people. Keri Opai, a Taranaki-based language teacher, told a Radio New Zealand discussion that Maori had been through ... Maori academic criticised for 'holocaust' comment3News NZ Maori holocaust remark sparks controversyMSN NZ News Academic claims Maori holocaustStuff.co.nz Daily Mail -TangataWhenua.com: Maori News & Views -Radio New Zealand all 23 news articles »

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Minimum wage rise 'a pittance' - TVNZ

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Minimum wage rise 'a pittance' TVNZ Labour, NZ First and the Maori Party have slammed the Government's plans to raise the minimum wage by 50c an hour, saying it won't bridge growing inequality. Labour minister Kate Wilkinson announced today the minimum wage will go up from $13 an hour to ... Minimum wage rises - by 50 centsStuff.co.nz Labour says minimum wage rise falls shortRadio New Zealand Opposition condemns minimum wage riseMSN NZ News Yahoo!Xtra New Zealand News -Scoop.co.nz (press release) all 40 news articles »

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Time short for Maori ward poll - Hawke's Bay Today

Time short for Maori ward poll Hawke's Bay Today Time is running out on a decision whether to hold a poll that will ask if Hastings District Council should have a Maori ward as part of its 2013 election. The council's Maori Joint Committee will meet today to discuss the options, which included ... Ngati Kahungunu to be consulted over asset salesRadio New Zealand all 2 news articles »

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Maori want Treaty clause in SOE legislation - Newstalk ZB

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Maori want Treaty clause in SOE legislation Newstalk ZB A strong message to the Government from Maori at a hui in Rotorua today over the planned legislation for the partial sale of the four state owned energy companies. There was standing room only at the meeting headed by Sir Wira Gardiner this morning. Hui told Maori oppose asset salesMSN NZ News Iwi leaders say SOE consultation process being rushedTVNZ Clash of views at hui on asset salesNew Zealand Herald Stuff.co.nz -Radio New Zealand all 12 news articles »

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Political round-up: February 8 - New Zealand Herald

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Political round-up: February 8 New Zealand Herald Peters is back where he's at his best - in Parliament, in Opposition, and attacking the Government over special initiatives directed at Maori. John Armstrong says that Peters used his one question in the House yesterday to hand out 'free lessons on how ... Key: Maori Party won't walk over asset sales3News NZ Assets protester jumps gun on PetersStuff.co.nz Peters clashes with protest organiserNewstalk ZB Radio New Zealand -MSN NZ News -Scoop.co.nz all 31 news articles »

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