Maori Party Post-Consultation Briefing Update

Monday, 10 October 2005, 10:01 am
Press Release: The Maori Party

Maori Party Post-Consultation Briefing

The Maori Party is nearing the completion of a series of approximately thirty hui around the country, held to discuss post-election options for possible governing arrangements.

Due to the overwhelming interest these hui have generated, a number of requests for additional hui have been received. The schedule of the hui has subsequently been extended to Tuesday 11 October.

An announcement on the media briefing about the outcomes of these hui will be made following the final hui.

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