Dame Tariana Turia
Dames say their concerns ignored by top Family Court judge
Two Dames have taken aim at the top Family Court judge saying she's ignoring concerns about how whanau are treated.
Eighteen months ago, Dame Tariana Turia and Dame Naida Glavish met with Principal… Audio
Tariana Turia says Hoani Lambert resignation 'a shock'
The Māori Party says it's wrong that the most senior Māori leader at Oranga Tamariki is resigning from the ministry, and is calling for his boss to go instead.
Hoani Lambert has resigned as the… Audio
Dame Tariana: It's time for Māori to take power back from Oranga Tamariki
The government has ruled out transferring all power and resources from Oranga Tamariki to Māori, as recommended by the Children's Commission in a bid to transform the Ministry.
The Commission has… Audio
Dames meet Prime Minister over Whānau Ora funding
The kuia who are taking a Waitangi Tribunal claim over Whānau Ora funding say they had a constructive meeting with the Prime Minister last night.
Dames Tariana Turia, Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, and… Audio
Māori leaders seek Waitangi Tribunal hearing over Whānau Ora
Māori leaders are seeking an urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing over the government's handling of the Māori Party's flagship Whānau Ora policy.
The government announced the major funding increase for… Audio
Matangireia - Dame Tariana Turia
Dame Tariana Turia talks about her time in parliament in part two of the political legacy series, Matangireia hosted by writer and blogger Morgan Godfery. Dame Turia reflects on her time in… Audio
Dame Tariana Turia on Oranga Tamariki Inquiry
A former Minister for Whanau Ora told a hui planning an independent inquiry into Oranga Tamariki's practices around taking Maori children from their families, it's just one aspect of state… Audio
Govt urged to fund more gastric bypass surgeries
Māori Party founder Dame Tariana Turia is calling for the government to fund more gastric bypass surgeries.
Plain packaging of tobacco returns to political agenda
Associate Health Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga is poised to unveil the new packaging, expected to look very similar to cigarette and tobacco packets in Australia. Draft regulations will then go out for… Audio
Twenty years after Moutoa Gardens, racism not forgotten
Whanganui iwi have marked the 20th anniversary of the occupation of Moutoa Gardens. The protest at what iwi call Pakaitore divided the nation and made international headlines. Audio