Annette Sykes
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Māori Party asked to come clean about what’s happening with te reo Māori
Posted on April 3, 2014 by admin in Annette Sykes, Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesIt is rumoured the government is planning to disestablish Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission, and Te Māngai Pāho, the Māori Broadcasting Funding Agency, and instead bring all responsibility and funding for te reo Māori…
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Rotorua to Host Mana Movement AGM
Posted on March 12, 2014 by admin in Annette Sykes, Press ReleasesThe heartland of the Waiariki electorate, Rotorua, will host the upcoming MANA Movement’s AGM on 11-13 April. “Recent attacks by John Key on Hone Harawira regarding his trip to Mandela’s funeral and leave from Parliament have proved to be hit…
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Rotorua to Host Mana Movement AGM – Sykes
Posted on March 1, 2014 by admin in Annette Sykes, Press ReleasesThe heartland of the Waiariki electorate, Rotorua, will host the upcoming MANA Movement’s AGM on 11-13 April. “Recent attacks by John Key on Hone Harawira regarding his trip to Mandela’s funeral and leave from Parliament have proved to be hit for…
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McCarten move signals unity to change the government – Sykes
Posted on February 26, 2014 by admin in Annette Sykes, Press Releases“On behalf of the MANA Movement, I’d like to congratulate Matt McCarten on his appointment as David Cunliffe’s Chief of Staff”, said Annette Sykes, MANA President. “It’s great having someone we know is committed to the same broad goals as us…
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Independent Maori voice the focus of MANA-Maori Party meeting
Posted on October 31, 2013 by admin in Annette Sykes, News, Press Releases“We had a really positive and productive meeting tonight. The focus was on building and enhancing an independent Maori voice in Parliament – which was fitting given it coincided with the anniversary of He Wakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o…
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Te Hamua Nikora is “In it to win it”
Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin in Annette Sykes, Press Releases“As President of MANA, I believe we have selected the best candidate to contest the Ikaroa-Rawhiti By-Election and represent MANA” says MANA President Annette Sykes.“I am truly humbled that we have a candidate of the calibre of Te Hamua Nikora. …
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What is the Maori Party’s Official Position on Dame Susan Devoy’s Appointment to Race Relations Commissioner?
Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin in Annette Sykes, Press Releases“Like many Maori, I have some major concerns around Dame Susan Devoy’s appointment to the role of Race Relations Commissioner” says MANA President Annette Sykes. Under the Official Information Act, Sykes asked the Minister of Justice Judith Collins what process, if…
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Joint Press Release: Release the 88 Names and Apologise
Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin in Annette Sykes, Hone Harawira, John Minto, Press Releases, Sue BradfordMANA Leader Hone Harawira, President Annette Sykes, Vice President John Minto and MANA Member Sue Bradford Today MANA calls on the Government to release the names of the 88 New Zealand citizens that have been illegally spied upon by the GCSB…
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MANA President responds to Minister’s petty name calling
Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin in Annette Sykes, Press Releases“While the Minister of Justice tries to distract herself by calling me petty names, I want to hear from her about my request for an investigation into the appointment of a person who has failed to meet all of the…
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Native Affairs poll puts Harawira on top – Sykes
Posted on November 6, 2012 by admin in Annette Sykes, Press Releases“Last night’s Native Affairs poll confirms what most people think anyway” said MANA President Annette Sykes. “That Hone Harawira is the only politician fighting for Maori rights”. Hone was a little shy about the results (Harawira got 32%, Sharples 16%, Turia 12%…
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