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Last two chances for Maori seats
PM rejects a last-ditch Maori Party bid to get the seats by making them a conscience vote issue.
Henare doesn't need to apologise for calling me a jerk-off: Hide
National's Tau Henare and Rodney Hide square off after Henare called Hide "a buffoon" and a "jerk-off", over the Maori Super City seat issue today.
Hide a 'buffoon' and 'jerk-off', says National's Henare
National MP Tau Henare slams Rodney Hide's approach to the Maori Super City seats issue.
Nat party president says marriage behind job speculation
John Key says the National Party president has his full confidence.
Tribe considers second hikoi over Super City Maori seats
Ngati Whatua spokesman Ngarimu Blair says a second hikoi is being talked about.
Iwi: We'll boycott Super City advisory role
Tainui iwi say they will boycott any alternative, weaker role offered to them after the Government's decision to rule out Maori seats on Auckland's Super City council.
<i>Editorial:</i> Rejection of Maori seats a mistake
The Herald criticises the decision not to have Maori seats on the Super City council.
Wrong for Maori seats just in Auckland: Key
The Government doesn't believe two Maori seats on the Super City council will give Maori an effective voice. But John Key says other means of Maori representation are being considered.
National set to block Maori seats
The Cabinet is expected to reject Maori seats on the Auckland Super City council today.
Hide stakes job on Maori seats ban
Act leader tells Prime Minister he will resign as Local Government Minister if National agrees to Maori representation on the Auckland Super City council.
Future of National Party president uncertain
The National Party is rife with speculation that recently elected president Peter Goodfellow may resign.
Jobless teens keep benefit, for now
The Govt appears to accept it cannot deny the benefit to young people who refuse work or training until there are enough training places available.
Govt to spend $152m on youth employment
John Key has announced a $152 million plan to create work, education and training opportunities for unemployed youth after the number out of work rose from 4000 last June to 17,000 this June.