Māori Party - President says we will not merge with any other political party

The Māori Party President, Naida Glavish, has made it clear that the Māori Party will not merge with any other political party.

About 60 people from across the motu have descended on Ōhaaki marae to attend the hui that is canvassing a wide range of kaupapa.

The idea of whether the Māori Party would join forces with a minor political movement that’s now outside of Parliament has also been floated at its Annual General Meeting that’s being held in Huntly this weekend.

The idea of two parties forming ties has hit the headlines for a number of years.

But, Māori Party President, Naida Glavish, says the group has made its decision.

“Our party is willing to work with any political movement but we will not be merging with any other party”.

She says that the Māori Party is clear of its obligations that its aim is to do the work, mahia te mahi.

“Our ambition is to address problems such as helping children in the care of Child Youth and Family, improving our people’s health through housing initiatives, as well as ensuring our reo remains alive. We are clear that we’re here to help Māori and non-Māori before thinking about any political alliance”, says Naida Glavish.

Ms Glavish says she’s reminded by the words by the Late James Henare, ‘We have come too far to not go further; we have done too much to not do more’.

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