NEWS: Labour threats to Maori Party concerning

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24 September 2008
NEWS: Labour threats to Maori Party concerning

The threats levelled at the Maori Party over the Winston Peters Privileges Committee case are serious and concerning, says National Party Leader John Key.

"Helen Clark should explain why a Minister of hers told the Maori Party there would be 'unpleasant repercussions' from the Maori people if the party voted against Winston Peters in the Privileges case.

"Helen Clark said the Privileges Committee process was tainted.*

"She was right that it was tainted - but by Labour tactics.

"This is a serious issue. The Privileges Committee is an important institution.

"It is concerning, as it appears that one of Helen Clark's Ministers tried to influence the outcome of the committee's deliberations.

"The question for Helen Clark is whether she condones or endorses this kind of underhand tactic.

"In the past three years the Maori Party has proved to be passionate advocates for Maori. Their supporters will be concerned by this course of events."

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#1 - RJM 2008-09-24 19:03 - (Reply)

Come on John surely you are not surprised, you must know you are up against a grubby desperate opposition. Just keep above it yourself even if you make the odd stuff up just stay above that sort of unethical action. You really do have to win NOV 8 RJM

#2 - Michael 2008-09-24 20:47 - (Reply)

Helen Clark has proven herself time and time again lately to be a disgrace. She will do all in her power to hold onto power. For the first time ever, I can really and sadly truly say, we have a corrupt government. However, the only option here is the voter must vote ........... hmmm.... correctly.

#3 - Michael 2008-09-24 23:01 - (Reply)

I have never seen politics become so dirty, Winston tonight is still ranting on and Labour's hands are so dirty they should be ashamed. Although not a Maori voter, I have trust in their 2 leaders. All I can say is... Keep being clean John, keep it clean and show the rest up. Thank you.

#4 - Evelyn 2008-09-27 14:53 - (Reply)

Can we take it from the Labour threat to the Maori Party that Labour cares not one jot about Maori but see the fair treatment of Maori people as an option to be exercised only if conditions suit Labour's agenda? Do we really want a government that will prostitute principle for power?

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