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Maori Party rules out contesting Harawira seat
The Maori Party is ruling out standing against Hone Harawira in his Te Tai Tokerau electorate - for now.
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Two Dollar Shop kitsch triumphs
It seems a bit one-eyed criticising Ngati Whatua for lack of taste when they come up with a plastic-coated "tupperwaka".
NZ likely to introduce plain tobacco packets
New Zealand is likely to follow Australia's lead on requiring tobacco to be sold in plain packaging, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia says.
'Tupperwaka' sails into sea of criticism
Ngati Whatua and minister defend $2m project against claims it's a waste of money.
John Armstrong: Age of Austerity? We're still spending on plastic
So much for Bill English's much-heralded Age of Austerity.
Maori Party to review its non-aggression pact with Harawira
The Maori Party will review the non-aggression pact it made with its former member and Te Tai Tokerau MP Hone Harawira, after continued criticism by him of the party.
Marine bill win draws line in sand
Amid cries of racism and snipes between the Maori Party and its former colleague Hone Harawira, the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill was passed yesterday.
Parliament passes controversial bill
Legislation that repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act and gives Maori the right to seek customary title to parts of the coastline has been passed into law after a passionate debate in Parliament.
Pet projects face cuts, Key warns
The Government's coalition partners have been warned their pet projects will not be exempt from the drive for savings in this year's Budget, with funding for the Act Party's taskforce and Maori Party's Whanau Ora scheme under review.
Tears as hikoi gathers at Parliament
A 300-strong hikoi marched on Parliament today to lay to rest the foreshore and seabed legislation and its replacement, along with the Maori Party logo.
Maori activist says foreshore hikoi an 'embarrassment'
A hikoi due to arrive at parliament today brings shame to Maori and leaders should call it off, a Ngapuhi activist says.
Speech ban ends for foreshore bill
Government permits its MPs to comment after attempt to speed up progress on legislation fails
Act MP's comments on foreshore 'racist'
"Racist" and "inappropriate" remarks by Act MP Hilary Calvert have been condemned by the Maori Party and Attorney-General.
Peaceful hikoi marches down Queen St
The organiser of a hikoi which marched peacefully down Auckland's Queen Street today says the new foreshore and seabed legislation breaches the Treaty of Waitangi.
Parties get set to fight foreshore legislation
Legislation that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act could become law by the end of the week, and in Parliament today parties opposed to it were preparing to fight it to the last clause.
Harawira holds first meeting on new party
Independent MP Hone Harawira has held the first of a series of meetings to discuss setting up a new political party.
'Shame! Dumb! Doh!' - Harawira forgets to vote
Hone Harawira says it was "dumb" and shameful that he forgot to vote on the bill that was the main reason for his break with the Maori Party.
Harawira misses foreshore and seabed vote
The second reading of the bill to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act has passed through Parliament and former Maori Party MP Hone Harawira wasn't there to vote against it - despite the bill being the reason for him leaving his party.
Harawira: Freedom worth 'Siberia' seat
Independent MP Hone Harawira says he will have a broom closet for an office and sit in Siberia in Parliament, but it's worth it to be free.