Press Releases
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Kia ora to Te Whanau a Apanui and Elvis Teddy
Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Elvis is in the house … of the free” said MANA Leader Hone Harawira on hearing that all charges against Te Whanau a Apanui captain Elvis Teddy for stopping the Petrobras oil survey ship had been dismissed. “Long may Elvis sing…
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Harawira proud to support ‘The Marriage Bill’
Posted on July 26, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesMANA Leader Hone Harawira congratulates Louisa Wall on her “The Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Bill” being drawn from the ballot. Harawira said that MANA believes that strong and healthy relationships were the foundation of loving whanau and a positive and vibrant…
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Six month delay a victory in the battle for Glen Innes
Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin in John Minto, Press Releases“A six-month delay in the first stage of the Glen Innes redevelopment is a victory for the gutsy tenants of this war-torn suburb who have resisted the social-cleansing of their community every step of the way” says MANA Vice President…
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Government’s Family Policy “an attack on families” – Harawira
Posted on July 24, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Government policy when it comes to whānau is to under-fund and undermine Whanau Ora, attack families on a range of issues, and make the Families Commission an advisory body to the Minister rather than an independent body that can advocate…
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John Key’s bumbling divide and rule strategy
Posted on July 18, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“John Key was trying to look serious when he said the New Zealand Maori Council did not represent Maori interests on water, but he ended up looking bloody foolish when he couldn’t tell us who did” said MANA Leader…
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(Maori Party) Talkin’ tough but backin’ down – Harawira
Posted on July 18, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“Talkin’ tough is very much the Maori Party style” said MANA leader Hone Harawira. But backin’ down is also very much their style” said Harawira when told that Sharples and Turia were meeting with the Prime Minister tonight after describing his…
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MOM’s Already in Trouble
Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, News, Press Releases“The Mixed Ownership Model Act isn’t even one day old, and already government’s plan to privatise state assets is in trouble” says MANA Leader Hone Harawira on hearing that the Supreme Court had ruled that the Crown does not own…
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Nothing for Mom ‘n Pop in this MOM Bill
Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press Releases“I’m feeling kinda sad right now” said MANA leader Hone Harawira following the passing into legislation of National’s proposal to sell shares in four of New Zealand’s power companies and Air New Zealand. “Sad for the old people who know…
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Stop Asset Sales Unless Waitangi Tribunal Says Go
Posted on June 21, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesMANA leader Hone Harawira has tabled an amendment to the government’s asset sale bill that seeks to prevent the bill receiving the Royal assent unless the Waitangi Tribunal, as a result of its inquiry into Wai 2357, agrees that selling…
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“Assets owned by and run for the benefit of NZ citizensre being sold to the highest bidder” – Harawira
Posted on June 20, 2012 by admin in Hone Harawira, Press ReleasesLast week, government’s bill to sell off our state assets passed its second reading. Their agenda is now clear for all to see. Assets owned by and run for the benefit of NZ citizens, are being sold to the highest…
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