2011 November
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National’s war on the poor intensifies – Mana responds to Key’s welfare announcement
Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin in Press Releases, Sue BradfordJohn Key has lifted National’s war on the poor to another level this afternoon says Mana’s Social Wellbeing spokesperson Sue Bradford. ‘Today’s proposals, as expected, have been lifted straight from the Rebstock Welfare Working Group report,’ says Ms Bradford. ‘They are even…
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Mana announces “strong” party list
Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin in Press ReleasesMANA has selected a party list of candidates who could be relied on to represent the interests of Maori and the poor in the next parliament. Party leader Hone Harawira says the caliber and breadth of experience of those on the…
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Key slagging John Minto brings an invitation for the 1% to meet the 99%
Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin in John Minto, Press Releases“Instead of slagging off myself and the occupation movement on national television last night Prime Minister John Key should come to Aotea Square in Auckland to meet the people involved in the movement. “I’m happy to personally accompany Mr Key around…
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Labour betrays Maori… again
Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“You’d think that after the Foreshore and Seabed debacle, Labour would be wary about betraying Maori again” said MANA leader and MP for Tai Tokerau, Hone Harawira “but that’s exactly what raising the retirement age from 65 to 67 does” The…
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Mana: Disability reform essential
Posted on November 1, 2011 by admin in Press Releases, Sue BradfordAotearoa must become a more inclusive and compassionate society for everyone, not just those who are temporarily of sound mind and body, says Mana Disability spokesperson Sue Bradford. ‘Over the last few weeks I’ve attended a number of election forums with people…
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