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Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples is worried

Sharples: A Maori seat could be lost

One of the Maori seats in Parliament could be lost if more voters don't switch from the general roll to the Maori roll, Pita Sharples says.

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Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples (File)

Flavell accused of leadership 'blackmail'

Pita Sharples is accusing his colleague Te Ururoa Flavell of blackmailing the party.

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Police 'ducking and diving' on Pora video

Patrick Gower says the police have been "ducking and diving" in order to avoid answering questions on the Teina Pora case.

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Sharples wants 'urgency' in Pora case video

Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples says Teina Pora was a victim of institutionalised racism, as well as his own bad decisions.

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Sharples should go – Turia video

The Maori Party leadership crisis has descended further into a farce.

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Maori Party MPs Te Ururoa Flavell and Pita Sharples (file)

No quick fix for Maori Party video

The Maori Party's leadership problems aren't going to be resolved any time soon.

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Maori Party leaders an issue again

The Maori Party's leadership problems have surfaced again.

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Sharples' expenses second only to PM

The taxpayer forked out nearly $68,000 for just three months' accommodation and travel for Pita Sharples late last year - his expenses second only to PM John Key.

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Maori Party not here to take sides - Sharples video

Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples spoke to Firstline this morning from Waitangi.

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Pita Sharples remains co-leader after Te Ururoa Flavell (back) tried ousting him (photo: file/Frank Solomona)

Silence from Maori Party over leadership

The Maori Party is now keeping mum over a battle for its leadership that is hanging over Ratana Church celebrations.

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Pita Sharples wants to hold on to his ministerial portfolios if he's ousted

Maori Party leadership showdown

Te Ururoa Flavell and former MP Rahui Katene have thrown their hats in the ring for the Maori Party's top jobs

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Dr Sharples won't stand down, despite advice from his co-leader (file pic)

Sharples to stay as Maori Party co-leader

Pita Sharples has dismissed rumours he will stand down as Maori Party co-leader, telling Te Karere he intends to lead the party into the next election.

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The panel says it wants to hear from as many people as possible

Public input sought on constitution

More than two years after the Govt announced a constitutional review, the advisory panel is seeking the public's input.

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Turia calls on Sharples to step down

Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples is being urged to step down at the next election.

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The leaders' cautious stance over asset sales has angered some Maori

Turia, Sharples to stay on video

Maori Party co-leaders Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples may stay on to fight the next election.

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PM could be 'ignorant' - Sharples video

Pita Sharples says the Prime Minister might be culturally ignorant if he continues to deny how important water is to Maori.

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Despite his "ni**er" comment, Hone says: “We have to be a lot more mature about the words we use in society" (pic: AAP)

Hone claims win for Sharples' hui u-turn video

Mana Party leader Hone Harawira says his “house nigger” comment on Facebook yesterday led to the Maori Party’s u-turn on attending a hui on water ownership.

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Dr Sharples is at odds with fellow co-leader Tariana Turia who doesn't see the point in going (photo: Frank Solomona)

Sharples likely to attend water hui

Maori-Party co-leader Pita Sharples is likely to attend the Maori King’s hui on water ownership being held next Thursday.

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Sharples and Turia reconsdering retirement

Maori Party co-leaders Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples are reconsidering retiring from politics at the next election.

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Sharples brokers Maori deal in China

Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples is hopeful that the China Development Bank will work with Maori on business projects in the future.

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