Pita Sharples
Maori Party pleased tax cuts will offset GST rise
The Government's support partner the Maori Party is welcoming moves by the Government to compensate lower income earners for a rise in GST through tax cuts and benefit increases. Audio
New Zealand adopts UN declaration on indigenous rights
From New York the Minister of Maori Affairs, Pita Sharples comments. Audio
Maori Party co-leader on Foreshore and Seabed
The Maori Party has previously criticised the idea of public domain ownership preferring Maori ownership. Audio
Sharples comments on documents
Associate Education Minister and Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples has been listening to that. Audio
Maori Party predicts further clashes with National
The Maori Party says it's frustrated with the democratic ideal of one person one vote. In a speech to mark Race Relations Day yesterday, the Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples, highlighted the… Audio
Pita Sharples live from Waitangi
Prime Minister John Key has warned Maori against taking a hardline stance on the Foreshore and Seabed Act. Audio
Sharples voices concerns about national standards
On the eve of the introduction of national standards in primary schools the Associate Education Minister Pita Sharples appears to have changed his mind about the controversial policy saying it has big… Audio
ACT, Howard League for Penal Reform debate 3-strikes
The Opposition and justice reformers are dismissing the 'three strikes and you're out' legislation as a cynical stunt that will do nothing to reduce violent crime. Audio
Pita Sharples
We ask the co-leader of the Maori Party, Pita Sharples, about his summer break and what he's looking forward to most in 2010. Audio
Christmas message from Pita Sharples
Let's hear again from the Beehive - this time Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples. Audio
Labour on the decision to fly tino rangatiratanga
The Labour Party says the decision to fly the Maori tino rangatiratanga flag at official sites on Waitangi Day is a hollow gesture. Audio
Maori Party dismisses Goff's claims
Both National and the Maori Party have been quick to dismiss Phil Goff's claims. Audio
Buddy Mikaere responds to Harawira rehabilitation hint
The Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has given his strongest hint yet the party's errant MP Hone Harawira will be accepted back into the party. Audio
Maori-specific economic plans revealed in taskforce papers
Professional and trade training specifically for Maori, along with new million dollar iwi-government partnerships and a dedicated Maori export brand are among initiatives being pursued by the Maori… Audio
Maori Party to support ETS
The emissions trading scheme looks set to become law, with the Maori Party confirming it will support the legislation. Audio
Key on broadcasts of 2011 Rugby World Cup
The prime minister has stepped in over the battle for free-to-air broadcasting rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio
Dr Sharples "extremely disappointed" at govt actions
Prime Minister John Key also says the Rugby World Cup bidding process could have been handled better. Audio
Access to free-to-air world cup matches in doubt
The ability of rugby fans to view the 2011 World Cup on free-to-air television is in doubt after news Maori TV is in the running to win broadcasting rights to the event. Audio
Final shape of ETS still up in the air
Just a day after announcing a deal with the Maori Party to forge a new Emissions Trading Scheme, National is saying it's still open to doing a deal with Labour. Audio
Rodney Hide and Pita Sharples on Maori seats
ACT party leader Rodney Hide, and Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples discuss the decision to rule out Maori seats as part of Auckland's Super City. Audio