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Maori Politics

Maori Party admits Harawira fallout

The Maori Party has acknowledged the controversy surrounding Hone Harawira damaged the party and it will take time to mend bridges. Ref. Source 5

Politics Maori

Maori King sacks tribal parliament chair

The Maori King has sacked Tania Martin, the chairwoman of the tribal parliament after she presented a report criticising spending by Tainui's executive board Te Arataura. Ref. Source 1

Maori Politics History & Civil Business Politics

Goff rules out political attack in Ratana speech

Labour will be hoping to make the most of Maori Party ructions during the annual Ratana Church celebrations near Whanganui today but Labour leader Phil Goff has vowed not to get political. Ref. Source 6

Politics Maori

Harawira inflames dispute with his party

The rift between Maori Party maverick Hone Harawira and the party has widened after he took a swipe on his Facebook page at the "dickheads" trying to expel him. Ref. Source 5

Politics Maori

Committee postpones decision on Harawira

The ongoing dispute between Maori Party and Hone Harawira is on ice - for now. Ref. Source 9

Maori Politics

Maori Party to run candidate against Harawira

The Maori Party has begun its process to select a candidate to run against Mana Party leader Hone Harawira in the Te Tai Tokerau electorate, the party president says. Ref. Source 7

Maori Politics

Maori Party still wants seat at National's table

The Maori Party is signalling it is willing to work with National beyond the next election, after its charismatic co-leader was dumped in a desperate bid to show unity. Ref. Source 7