2012 May
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Why the poor are becoming poorer
Posted on May 23, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Once upon a time we were proud of having a health system that catered for everyone but now you pay for the privilege every step of the way” says MANA Leader Hone Harawira. “Health Minister Tony Ryall, who earns $257k, can…
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Workers WIN – again!
Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Bloody great news” said MANA leader Hone Harawira when told that the AFFCO dispute had been settled. “Great because the workers were able to win on the three main points – seniority, security of pay rates, and the right of…
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Ka Kite ACT
Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin in John Minto“First it was Don Brash. Second it was John Ansell. Now it is Louis Crimp – the man who has sex against trees” . “ACT should change its name to another three-letter acronym – the KKK”. “Along…
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Ae Marika! 15 May 2012, MP Hone Harawira
Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin in Ae MarikaEvery now and then an issue comes along that brings together parties with widely different philosophies, and government’s plan to sell off our assets is just such an issue. Last Wednesday I attended the launch of a petition to force…
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Hone Harawira to join AFFCO Picket Line
Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesMedia are advised that MANA leader Hone Harawira will be joining AFFCO workers tomorrow (Wednesday 16th May) on the picket line. Harawira will be with the workers at the following locations and times: 1. AFFCO Feilding, Campbell Road,…
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Te Waka Toi: Mainstreaming or Backsliding
Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Mainstreaming doesn’t work for Maori” said MANA leader Hone Harawira. “That’s why MANA is opposed to the bill* that will disestablish Te Waka Toi and set up a single arts council with four Māori reps instead”. Te Waka Toi wasn’t perfect…
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No Asset Sales petition now available (+petition)
Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesHere’s the officially approved Greens’ Keep Our Assets petition form that all other parties are using too. The return address is at the bottom. Most important, is that there is a signature for each entry whanau, along with the rest of…
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Our Assets, Our Future
Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Every once in a while an issue comes along that brings parties with widely different philosophies together” said MANA Leader Hone Harawira. “The Government’s plan to sell off our assets is just such an issue”. “Selling our state assets didn’t work last time” said…
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Hone Harawira – Ae Marika!
Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin in Ae MarikaLast week I asked a question in the House about “how forcing people out of their homes and selling off the land to wealthy property developers, fits with Government assurances that every New Zealand family should have warm, high-quality housing?” The…
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Boycott Talley’s campaign begins in earnest
Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Lifting the lockout on a few AFFCO workers wasn’t a goodwill gesture” said MANA leader Hone Harawira. “It was a nasty and spiteful decision to try to force workers to cave in to company demands or get their emergency benefits…
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