Maori Party Announces List

President of the Maori Party, Professor Whatarangi Winiata,
has announced the Maori Party list which represents an
impressive field of 19 candidates ready, willing and able to
lead Aotearoa into the future.

“Our list leads off with our seven candidates, who have
taken on the responsibility of standing in the seven Maori
seats as the Maori Partner in Parliament” said Professor
Winiata.

“The Nation’s tikanga Maori house will be strengthened
through the expertise and lifetime experience of Naida
Glavish and Iritana Tawhiwhirangi” said Professor Winiata.

“Naida Glavish, the ‘kia ora lady’ has been an
advocate for tangata whenua since that day in 1984 when, as
a humble toll operator, she challenged the might of the Post
Office to use our own reo” said Professor Winiata.

“The distinguished Iritana Tawhiwhirangi has an
international reputation for her pioneering role in
establishing Te Kohanga Reo National Trust”.

“We are delighted with the fresh, young talent of Hector
Matthews, Amokura Panoho, Te Orohi Paul, Te Awanuiarangi
Black, and Bronwyn Yates”.

“Hector and Te Orohi have particular strength in the
health sector. Hector is currently the Executive Director
of Maori and Pacific Health for Canterbury District Health
Board; and Te Orohi has a strong management background in
Raukura Hauora o Tainui; while Amokura Panoho is known for
her work in tourism, business mentoring and economic
development”.

“Educational excellence is also a feature of our list. Te
Awanuiarangi Black is skilled in Matauranga Maori – one of
his achievements is having written over 8000 dictionary
entries for Te Matapuna (Maori language dictionary). Our
passionate interest in literacy as a vehicle for excellence
is recognized by the selection of Bronwyn Yates (Chief
Executive, Literacy Aotearoa)”.

“Grant Hawke and Mereana Pitman are well known throughout
the motu; Grant for his skills in Treaty Negotiations and
his position as kaumatua/ cultural heritage advisor for ERMA
and Greenpeace NZ; while Mereana has devoted many years of
her life to strengthening our capacity to respond to the
challenge of family violence”.

“Richard Orzecki brings enormous skills in the
information technology sector – currently chairing the NZ
Maori internet society; and Georgina Haremate-Crawford
brings to our list a background in justice and business
management”.

“Josie Peita came to the attention of the media this year
when her daughter was crowned Miss World NZ. “As a
classroom teacher, she has dedicated her life to inspiring
and encouraging our young to aim for the stars – what
better metaphor could there be for the Maori Party –
facing the future with enthusiasm”.

1. Hon Tariana Turia
2. Dr Pita Sharples
3. Hone Harawira
4. Te Ururoa Flavell
5. Angeline Greensill
6. Derek Fox
7. Rahui Katene
8. Naida Glavish
9. Iritana Tawhiwhirangi
10. Hector Matthews
11. Te Orohi Paul
12. Amokura Panoho
13. Grant Hawke
14. Bronwyn Yates
15. Josie Peita
16. Richard Orzecki
17. Mereana Pitman
18. Te Awanuiarangi Black
19. Georgina Haremate-Crawford