Maori Party 'had to work hard' - Turia

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Sat, 26 Nov 2011 7:46p.m.

Ms Turia says the party has some 'exciting young candidates' coming through

Ms Turia says the party has some 'exciting young candidates' coming through

Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is standing in one of the safest seats in the country, Te Tai Hauauru.

She spoke to Dan Parker about the election campaign, Hone Harawira, and what comes next for the Maori Party’s “exciting young candidates”.

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Representing Maori is still the party’s main priority, she says, but it hasn’t been an easy race.

“We certainly haven’t felt easy about this election – we’ve known that we had to work hard, and we’ve done that.”

Watch the video for the full interview

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27 Nov 2011 01:23a.m.

Kiwi wrote:

Thats because most Maori are useless and lazy!

26 Nov 2011 08:41p.m.

jan.. wrote:

Turia is fighting beyond themelves and they forget what the Aoteroa if in danger with Key's three years of service that we recieved human bood spill to oil spill and calling to Dr. Sharple that he does'nt care.. I went 200 mile today the election day just to find many many whanau don't even know any of the above or why they have to vote and what for?..