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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Criticism, challenges, promises and jokes at Rātana
Criticism, challenges, promises and a few jokes were given as New Zealand First, Labour and the Greens were welcomed on to Rātana Pā today.
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Māori MPs respond to English Waitangi snub
It was an invitation to Waitangi that was returned to sender by the new prime minister. However, according to some Māori MPs it was a decision made in ignorance.
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PM resignation no surprise- Winston Peters
There's mix reaction to the Prime Minister's resignation with many in shock. Not so for Winston Peters who told Native Affairs reporter Oriini Kaipara he wasn't surprised at all. In fact, his party premeditated today's sudden announcement.
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Native Affairs – Political game plan
With the US elections behind us and our own general election ahead, it's time to talk to the politicians. National MP Nuk Korako, Māori Party MP Marama Fox, Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta, NZ First MP Fletcher Tabuteau and Green Party MP Denise Roche join us in the studio.
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Winston Peters accuses Māori Party of dragging King Tuheitia into politics
New Zealand First MP Winston Peters says King Tuheitia has been dragged into politics by the Māori Party. It follows after King Tuheitia sent a letter to five iwi pledging his support to get their treaty claims settled quickly.
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Mana welcome calls to work with Māori Party
In a speech at the tenth anniversary of his coronation, Maori King Tuheitia has called for the Mana Movement and the Maori Party to work together.
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Native Affairs Māori Language Special – Te Reo Buzz
Do New Zealanders care about te reo Māori? Joining our presenter Oriini Tipene-Leach in studio to discuss issues about te reo Māori tonight are the Minister for Māori Development, Māori Party’s Te Ururoa Flavell, Labour Party spokesperson for Treaty Settlements and Whānau Ora, Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand First list MP Pita Paraone and Hone Harawira from the Mana Movement.
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Native Affairs- I told you so
Is the growing number of homeless being caused by the increase in migrants coming to live in Aotearoa? New Zealand First leader Winston Peters believes so. He says we must reduce the net immigration numbers from 70,000 a year to 15,000 tops. He's applauding Te Puea Marae and their work with the homeless.
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Opposing MPs question Te Mātāwai process
Some opposition MPs are criticising the appointment process to Te Mātāwai, the organisation responsible for revitalising the Māori language. NZ First MP Pita Paraone is calling for greater transparency in the appointments and Labour MP Peeni Henare says the process isn't clear.
