For many years Hekia Parata has been National's representative on Māori issues, but with her leaving politics in September, list MP Nuk Korako says he wants to take on that role within the party.
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Ngāpuhi settlement delayed once again
The Ngāpuhi treaty claim is at a stand-still after Prime Minister Bill English advised Te Kotahitanga and Tūhoronuku that the government will withdraw from the tribe's treaty settlement process.
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PM announces changes to ministerial portfolios
Prime Minister Bill English has announced his changes to ministerial portfolios, including the replacements for his outgoing Education and Foreign Ministers.
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Crowds flock to The Great NZ Muster in Te Kūiti
Approximately 7,000 to 8,000 locals and tourists flocked to the small country town of Te Kūiti in Te Nehenehenui for The Great NZ Muster, where 954 sheep barrelled down the main street.
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Breakfast over business at Ōrākei Marae
Ngāti Whātua welcomed Prime Minister Bill English to Ōrākei Marae with open arms this morning, as hosts for his annual Waitangi Day breakfast. The PM spoke at the pōwhiri, a right he was refused at Te Tii Marae, which led to his boycott and non-attendance at that event.
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Ōrākei relish talks with PM during Waitangi visit
Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei look forward to discussing issues of importance directly with the Prime Minister Bill English when he visits Ōrākei marae for Waitangi celebrations. Spokesperson Taiaha Hawke says it’s an opportunity for them to discuss their concerns directly with him ahead of this year’s election.
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PM's State of the Nation speech: $503 mill to reduce crime
In his first ever State of the Nation speech Prime Minister Bill English announced a $503 million investment in Police and the wider police sector to reduce crime.
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National outlines preferred political allies
Election Day will be held on September 23. Prime Minister Bill English made the announcement this afternoon. This is the first time since 2005 that the National Party will be going into an election without John Key. However the new Prime Minister wasted no time in outlining National's coalition choices.
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PM Bill English announces general election date
Prime Minister Bill English has announced this year’s general election will take place on the 23rd of September.
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Hoani Waititi Marae to host PM for Waitangi
Prime Minister Bill English has opted to attend Waitangi Day celebrations at Hoani Waititi Marae next week.