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NEWSFLASH: Tariana Turia Not Speaking Today
A spokesman for Associate Maori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia said his minister, who walked out of an all day caucus at Premiere House earlier today, is not expected to make any further comment on her position in the Labour Party today.
The Prime Minister is presently holding a press conference concerning Ms Turia.
Andrew Robb said Ms Turia did not make any comment as she left Premiere House and though she might make a written statement he did not expect her to be talking to media today.
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