Members of the Rātana Church strolled through Parliament today to commemorate an alliance formed between the church and the Labour Party 80 years ago. Te Kāea looks back on the significance of this day for the two parties.
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PM adamant on TPP views despite calls to hold off
As the signing of the TPP draws near, Prime Minister John Key is sticking to his guns, and talking up the agreement. This is despite a call from Māori to hold off on the signing.
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Rātana celebrations come to a close for 2016
Today is the last day for the celebrations of Tahu Pōtiki Wiremu Rātana. But it was the loose lips, and apparent ingenuine approach of some of the politicians, that has the Minister of Māori Development riled up.
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Politicians welcomed onto Rātana Pā
Politicians descended on to Rātana Pā together today and there was a focused challenge that flew.
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Celebrations commence for anniversary of Tahu Pōtiki Wiremu Rātana
Celebrations to mark the anniversary of Tahu Pōtiki Wiremu Rātana got underway today at Rātana Pā.
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Rātana hui chance for iwi to voice opposition against TPP
Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe says Rātana will be the last opportunity for iwi to unite and voice opposition over the signing of the TPP. Trade Minister Todd McClay confirmed today the Government will host the signing of the agreement on February 4 in Auckland.
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Little aims to build Labour Party relationship with Rātana
Labour MP for Te Tau Hauāuru Adrian Rurawhe says the people of the Pā should think carefully about the motives of the politicians who visit the church's annual festival.
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Rātana Pā 2015 celebrations
Ngā Morehu, dignitaries and Members of Parliament converged on Rātana Pā these past few days for the celebration of the birth of Rātana Church's founder, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana, 142 years ago.
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Rātana Church leader believes younger generation is key
A leader for the Rātana Church says it will grow from strength to strength in the years to come through the younger generations coming through.
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Challenges issued at Rātana Pā signals big year ahead
The attendance of MPs at the Rātana Pā celebrations marks the start of the political year, and with the number of challenges laid down, it seems there's a big year ahead.