Great Power tensions peek out from an otherwise smooth meeting which finished early Saturday morning. Latest statistics on the rainbow community in NZ should lead to changes in the way public agencies include, prioritise, and fund support for Kiwis hit by inequity. Dummy text. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism Become a supporter.
Jonathan Milne. To not be afraid. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer — beating the odds Ngarewa-Packer attended only the first few days of the new MPs' induction sessions last month; she was there more to support Waititi than in any serious expectation she would join him as an MP. Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism As New Zealand moves from crisis to recovery mode the need to support local industry has been brought into sharp relief.
Become a Supporter. Steve Green. Certainly delay forming a government until all votes are counted In this case the Maori party were faced with the prospect of not having a single MP and with their party vote only being a small percentage of those registered to vote in Maori electorates. In this context the party won one electorate by only votes and therefore can have no valid claim to be part of the new government.
Maori are indeed well represented in the new government and I wish them well in promoting and advancing the many issues facing our indigenous peoples. Ardern said she saw that as a reflection of the basic principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, adding: "It is Speaker Trevor Mallard did not allow the question due to wording and it being outside the Prime Minister's responsibility. Later, Ardern said what Collins "characterises as separatism, I characterise as partnership". Waititi interrupted the questioning, asking for the Speaker's advice over "racist propaganda and rhetoric towards tangata whenua".
Topics that may interest you National. Australian Politics. Follow SBS News. SBS News Update. An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News. SBS News in Depth. The Maori Party officially has some Pasifika backing, with the announcement that six candidates of Pacific descent will run in the upcoming general election.
Partnerships between iwi and Government to develop a strong network of regional rail connections could generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars, the Maori Party says. Changes to Whanau Ora trumpeted by the minister in charge of the scheme, Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia, unfortunately seem only to have raised more concerns with critics. The Maori Party council will meet today to discuss a call for co-leader Pita Sharples to stand down.
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