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John Tamihere Statement On Apology To Caucus |
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John Tamihere Media Statement
Member
of Parliament for Tämaki Mäkaurau
12 April 2005
John Tamihere said today: “I am grateful that the Labour Party caucus has given me the opportunity of rehabilitating myself.
I will be focussed solely on winning the election for the Labour Party.”
ENDS
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