The caucus has today given me and Nanaia Mahuta leave not to support the legislation. I appreciate the respect the Prime Minister has shown us, and the sincere efforts she and senior Ministers have made to accommodate the diverse opinions within the caucus. Contrary to some early media reports, which alarmed many of my relatives, supporters and well-wishers, the meeting was amicable, and I left feeling fine.
Te Tai Hauauru MP Tariana Turia applauds the New Plymouth District
Council on the just way they have dealt with the return of part of
the
Pekapeka block to Te Atiawa.
Maori Television is a rallying point for efforts to revitalise the language and culture of tangata whenua and their contribution to national life, says Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia
Tariana Turia says she remains committed to representing her constituents as best she can, and that is what they have asked her to do.
Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia says New Zealand already has a Commission of Inquiry into the Treaty of Waitangi - it is called the Waitangi Tribunal.
Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia says tangata whenua will always regard Georgina Te Heuheu as the National Party's Maori Affairs expert, and today's decision to sideline her will hinder the party's ability to represent Maori interests.
Tangata whenua everywhere will welcome research findings that strengthening the whanau and harnessing its potential for social and economic development should be a major focus of social policy
Te Tai Hauauru MP Tariana Turia says iwi will clearly be disappointed at the government's response to the Waitangi Tribunal's report on petroleum claims.
Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment Tariana Turia expressed her great regret at the resignation of Jackie Pivac, Chief Executive of the Department of Child Youth and Family, following the baseline review of the department.
