Media release

12 November 2009

Maori Child Advocacy organisation supports Hone Harawira

Te Kahui Mana Ririki said today that it supports Te Taitokerau MP Hone Harawira.

“Hone has been a tireless supporter of the work we are doing to eliminate Maori child abuse,” Director Anton Blank said today.

“Hone has helped us develop a cross-parliamentary caucus of Maori MPs focused on the needs of young Maori, and was very supportive of our anti-smacking work during the recent referendum on smacking.

“He is passionate about Maori children and young people and is a tireless champion of their rights.”

Te Kahui Mana Ririki Director Anton Blank and Strategy Manager Helen Harte will attend the Te Taitokerau Electorate hui in Kaitaia today.

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