Press Releases
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On the the people of Glen Innes – Harawira
Posted on October 12, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesLike hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders I was also raised in a state house but it wasn’t till I grew up that I truly appreciated the commitment that government used to make to ensuring that every family had…
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Harawira arrested at peaceful protest
Posted on October 12, 2012 by admin in John Minto, Press ReleasesMANA Leader and MP for Te Tai Tokerau Hone Harawira has been arrested at a peaceful protest at Glen Innes. At approximately 11.30 pm on Thursday the 11th of October, members of the New Zealand Police smashed the…
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Victory for Sam Kuha and the Poor
Posted on October 12, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Sam Kuha deserves a medal” says MANA Leader and MP for Te Tai Tokerau Hone Harawira. “Paula Bennett’s office confirmed today that she will meet with Sam Kuha and listen to his concerns provided he comes off his hunger strike”. “Tomorrow (Friday…
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From Glen Innes to Baghdad – MANA to support housing rally this evening
Posted on October 11, 2012 by admin in John Minto, Press ReleasesMANA will be supporting a rally in Glen Innes this evening to oppose the ongoing destruction of the Glen Innes community by the mass removal of state houses. The rally has been organised by the Tamaki Housing Group for 7pm this…
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Hone Heke is waiting in the wings…
Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin in John Minto, Press ReleasesMANA welcomes the Green Party announcement of three specific proposals to begin tackling the high New Zealand dollar. Along with changes to the Reserve Bank Act and measures to curb another housing bubble, the Green Party are suggesting “quantatitive easing”…
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More Youth Pack for Australia
Posted on October 10, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Today’s announcement by the government to lower the pay rate for 16-19 year olds will result in only one thing – more of our youth packing their bags for Australia in search of higher wages” says MANA Leader and MP…
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National supports Mana’s “Feed the Kids” policy
Posted on October 8, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“We are delighted that even National is now supporting MANA’s Feed-the-Kids policy” says MANA leader and MP for Te Tai Tokerau Hone Harawira. Deputy Prime Minister Bill English announced over the weekend the government is developing a policy to provide…
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National Day of Action against Welfare Reforms
Posted on October 5, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesI congratulate each and every person who is taking a stand today against the welfare reforms that have been introduced by this government” says MANA Leader and MP for Te Tai Tokerau Hone Harawira. “The latest wave of reforms are nothing…
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Fast-food pokies loses battle – a victory for MANA and a victory for Otara
Posted on September 21, 2012 by admin in John Minto, Press ReleasesThe fast-food pokie outlet at 120 East Tamaki Road lost its appeal to the Gambling Commission and will be closing. The Commission decision is a victory for MANA and a victory for Otara. This was a tawdry little setup where gambling addicts…
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NO CONSULTATION – NO DEAL – Harawira
Posted on September 19, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“On behalf of the 1200 who attended the hui called by the King last week to discuss Maori water rights and voted unanimously to ask the government to put a halt to its asset sales programme, and on behalf of…
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