Press Releases
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“we didn’t even get crumbs for kids” – Harawira gives powerful 2013 Budget Speech
Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin in Hone Harawira, News, Press Releases, SpeechesA MANA Analysis of the 2013 Budget: Increasing Poverty, Not Reducing Poverty “This budget was billed as the budget to solve child poverty but it does nothing for our most vulnerable” says MANA Leader and MP for Te Tai Tokerau Hone...
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FEED THE KIDS BILL DEFERRED TILL 10 JULY
Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin in Feed the Kids, Hone Harawira, Press Releases“I’m grateful for the decision to defer the first reading of my Feed the Kids Bill until 10 July” said MANA leader and MP for Tai Tokerau, Hone Harawira. “I’ve got a lot on over the next few weeks and...
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Charter Schools a Direct Attack on Kura Kaupapa Maori and Public Education
Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases"The Maori Party is backing the introduction of well-funded charter schools even though they represent a direct attack on kura kaupapa Māori, and on public education generally,” said Hone Harawira, Leader of MANA and MP for Te Tai Tokerau. "Although...
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Mayor caves in to government desire for speculator profits
Posted on May 11, 2013 by admin in John Minto, John Minto, Mana Blog, Press ReleasesLand speculators and property developers can expect windfall profits from today’s announcement for fast-track approval of housing developments. The plan is unlikely to deliver a single affordable home. Auckland Mayor Len Brown makes a plaintiff plea when he says –...
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MANA will contest Ikaroa Rawhiti By-Election
Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesMANA is today formally announcing its intention to stand a candidate in the forthcoming Ikaroa Rawhiti by-election. The decision comes after having spoken with a number of people who live in Ikaroa Rawhiti and the local MANA branches of Ikaroa...
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NEW GCSB POWERS ARE FACIST AND DANGEROUS WARNS MANA
Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases"The Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill is fascist and dangerous," says MANA Leader and Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira. “Any government that demands this level of surveillance over its people is a direct threat to their...
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Song and Video Released to Promote Feed the Kids
Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin in Feed the Kids, Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesA song and video featuring a young Kiwi rapper has been produced to promote Hone Harawira’s Feed the Kids bill which comes up for its first reading on Wednesday 5TH June. The track, titled Stand Up and Fight, features Kiwi artist...
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Save Mighty River Power Flotilla
Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesThis Sunday 12th May, a flotilla of water craft is leaving Hamilton for Ngaruawahia as part of the continued opposition to government’s sale of Mighty River Power. “We are opposed to the economic treason that this government is engaged...
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Waka AMA Flotilla
Posted on May 5, 2013 by admin in Events, Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesKia ora taatou, We are pleased to finally announce the confirmed arrangements for the Waka Ama Flotilla event coming up this weekend. Name of Event : WAKA AMA FLOTILLA Date : Sunday 12th May 2013 Kaupapa : The...
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Minto throws his hat in the ring for MANA in Auckland Mayoral race
Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin in John Minto, Press ReleasesLast night the MANA Co-Vice President John Minto was endorsed as an official MANA Movement candidate for the Auckland supercity mayoralty. John is looking forward to the campaign. “Heaven knows Auckland needs a break from the dreadful policies of the past which...
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