Government Gives Maori Raw Deal

A Press Release published by Roger Douglas at 2:36pm on 01 Feb 2010 in the following categories: Maori Affairs .


National is misguided if it believes that Treaty settlements will enable New Zealand to move forward, ACT New Zealand Maori Affairs Spokesman Sir Roger Douglas said today.



Don't Replace The FSA With Another FSA

A Press Release published by at 3:18pm on 03 Nov 2009 in the following categories: Maori Affairs .


ACT New Zealand Maori Issues Spokesman Peter Tashkoff was today heartened that the Government has finally accepted that the Foreshore and Seabed ACT (FSA) should be repealed, but expressed concern ove



Reforms To Help Keep Rate Rises Under Control

A Press Release published by Rodney Hide at 2:08pm on 28 Oct 2009 in the following categories: Maori Affairs .


Local government reforms agreed by Cabinet this week will give ratepayers more say in how councils spend their money, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide said today.



The Leader

A Newsletter published by Rodney Hide at 6:40pm on 14 Sep 2009 in the following categories: Environment And Conservation | Local Government | Maori Affairs | Social Welfare .


This is the first of a new email newsletter to members and supporters of the ACT Party.



Time To Get Positive About Maori Representation

A published by at 2:02pm on 26 Aug 2009 in the following categories: Maori Affairs .


The Government's re-affirmation that there will be no reserved Maori seats on the Auckland Supercity Council means it is now time for Maori to seek positive measures for representation in Auckland and



Lower Productivity Will Increase Poverty, Not Eliminate It

A published by at 3:00pm on 27 Jul 2009 in the following categories: Economy | Maori Affairs .


Calls by Maori leadership expecting to eliminate poverty by increasing handouts are short-sighted and will create the opposite results to what they are actually seeking, ACT New Zealand Maori Issues Spokesman Peter Tashkoff said today.



Anti-Smacking Legislation Counterproductive And An Insult To Tino-Rangatiratanga

A published by at 3:39pm on 26 Jun 2009 in the following categories: Maori Affairs .


Anti-smacking legislation is not simply useless, but is in fact making the problem worse. What’s more it is an insult to Tino-Rangatiratanga of whanau, ACT New Zealand Maori Issues Spokesperson Peter Tashkoff said today.



If Some Auckland Mayors Think Maori Wards Are Such A Great Idea, Why Haven’t They Implemented Them?

A published by at 11:43am on 22 May 2009 in the following categories: Local Government | Maori Affairs .


ACT party spokesperson on Maori issues says it’s sickening to see three Auckland Mayors lining up to exploit the political opportunities of the coming Hikoi on Maori representation on the proposed Super City.



Campaign For Maori Seats In Super City Not Based On Tikanga

A published by at 11:48am on 06 May 2009 in the following categories: Local Government | Maori Affairs .


Calls by some Maori politicians and Urban Maori groups for privileged seats on the Auckland council are not based in Tikanga, and are not the best way to achieve their goals, ACT New Zealand Maori Iss



ACT Anti-Discrimination Bill To Be Debated

A published by Rodney Hide at 8:09am on 16 Jun 2006 in the following categories: Maori Affairs .


ACT Leader Rodney Hide is pleased that his Bill to remove Government's exemption from anti-racial-discrimination rules in the Human Rights Act has been drawn from the ballot and will be debated by Parliament.