Government Gives Maori Raw Deal
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
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Tashkoff was today heartened that the Government has finally accepted that the Foreshore and Seabed ACT (FSA) should be repealed, but expressed concern ove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
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.
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Time To Get Positive About Maori Representation
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
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
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?
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
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