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Rino Tirikatene
Associate Māori Affairs spokesperson
7 October 2013
Māori Party disunity denies Māori extra seat
The dysfunction and disunity of the Māori Party has turned off voters and denied Māori an eighth Māori electorate seat, says Labour Associate Māori Affairs spokesperson Rino Tirikatene.
“The lack of an eighth Māori seat is a real missed opportunity for Māori. Our people need as many voices as possible. Sadly it was as predictable as it was disappointing.
“Māori have become disillusioned by the disunity and dysfunction of the Māori Party. The almost never-ending leadership battle and division with Hone Harawira has turned our people off Māori politics.
“Māori are looking for a more professional pathway forward. All Māori MPs know that Māori voting numbers need to increase. There are far too many Maori who are enrolled to vote but choose not to.
“This reinforces the importance of Māori politicians focussing on the issues that affect Māori rather than internal bickering,” says Rino Tirikatene.
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