Press Release – David Rankin Threats by self-appointed Waitangi Marae caretaker and cleaner Kingi Taurua to ban politicians from the marae on Waitangi Day are empty and a case of Mr Taurua “crying wolf” says Ngapuhi kaumatua David Rankin.
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party The Government should not be surprised if they have a TPP showdown with Ngapuhi at Waitangi. This is because they have failed to inform Maori about the implications of the free trade deal, says Labours Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis. Ngapuhi …
Press Release – Te Wharepora Hou Tangata whenua are strongly opposed to the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement which will be held in Auckland in February.
Press Release – It’s Our Future The political tradeoffs have been done and the text has now been sent to Tokyo to undergo the legal scrubbing process. As we expected there are very few trade benefits, while the deal gives corporates and foreign investors a lot of power to …
Article – Lyndon Hood Professor Jane Kelsey held a TPP briefing for media in the Green Party’s Parliamentary offices today. She covered the current timeline and obstacles for US and NZ adoption of the agreement, the status of NZ challenges relating to negotiations, specific …
Column – Te Pukenga Koeke o Ngati Pikiao We Te Pukenga Koeke o Ngati Pikiao, understand that you, the Maori Party have been telling the tangata whenua of New Zealand that you oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, which is in line with the policies of your party.
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party “Maori will struggle to have faith in Government undertakings regarding the TPP because the Crown continues to fall short of its obligations when interpreting the Treaty” says Labours Maori Development Spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta.
Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party The Government has signed a deal that may put Maori land interests second in line to multilateral trade interests says Labours Maori Development Spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta.
Article – Scoop Full Coverage Announcements, reaction and commentary on the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal and initial agreement details from NZ and the world.
Speech – New Zealand First Party The performance of the National led government resembles a unique blend of circus and soap opera. When there are major social and economic issues to be resolved our future as a trading nation is at stake the leadership is obsessed with pandas …
Press Release – Te Putea Whakatupu Trust Global indigenous trade partnerships, transformational fisheries models and how the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will affect Mori are among subjects being put before Mori business and industry leaders next week.
Press Release – Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc The Government is selling our birth right to big businesses without regard for our people or our taonga.
