A political commentator predicts a Māori Development portfolio under a National-NZ First coalition will be tokenistic. The Māori Development portfolio has sat outside of cabinet since 2008.
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Winston Peters still silent on coalition deal
Although Winston Peters failed to win Northland, he will still get to decide the next government of New Zealand.
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Winston Peters happy with New Zealand First election campaign
Preliminary results with a total of 14.7 booths counted show New Zealand First with 7% of the national vote so far.
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Majority of Māori contesting general seats with NZ First
Nearly 60 Māori are contesting general seats this election across all political parties with the majority from New Zealand First. However, political commentator Ngahuia Wade says there is still a need for the Māori seats.
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Gareth Morgan supports te reo in Parliament
Gareth Morgan has shown his support for Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell's stance on te reo Māori in Parliament.
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Māori Party backing for Māori seats to remain
The Māori Party is urging Māori not to vote for New Zealand First, their reaction to Winston Peters latest bid to abolish the Māori seats.
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"Māori don't need the Māori seats"- Peters
Northland MP and NZ First leader in his speech at this year's annual conference to his party's members says "Māori don't need the Māori seats".
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Shane Jones confirmed as NZ First candidate for Whangarei
A tide of people filled the streets of Whangarei today in anticipation of the announcement confirming Shane Jones as the New Zealand First candidate for the Whangarei electorate.
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NewsShane Jones to stand for NZ First in election
Former Labour MP Shane Jones will announce that he will be standing in the Whangarei electorate for NZ First at the election.
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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.
