Te Ururoa Flavell
Maori Party co-leader discusses political options
The Prime Minister, John Key, is expected to be given a noisy welcome when he arrives at the Waitangi marae today. Audio
Race has started for the Maori vote
The race for the Maori vote has begun, with politicians making their annual appearances at Ratana Pa where the annual celebrations took place over the past week. Audio
Race has started for the Maori vote
The Maori Party is attempting to reassert itself as an independent political force, as it fights for its political survival. Audio
Maori Party leader prepares for Ratana celebrations
The Maori Party is facing particular pressure on its annual trip to Ratana Pa this weekend, with a new co-leader set to be chosen before the election. Audio
Kohanga Reo spending investigation
With Te Ururoa Flavell - Maori party co-leader. Audio
Maori Party defends relationship with National
While the Maori Party says it will stay in its relationship with National until the 2014 election, but will not make any promises beyond that. Audio
Maori Party's Flavell says Mana party link will be discussed
The main contender for the Maori Party co-leadership, Te Ururoa Flavell, says a possible partnership with the Mana Party is bound to be discussed at the party's forthcoming annual meeting. Audio
Police actions in Urewera raids
The Maori Party MP for Waiariki, Te Ururoa Flavell says the police response to the damning Independent Police Conduct Authority report is weak. The government is taking advice on whether it needs to… Audio
Sharples says threaten to walk from party form of blackmail
The MP for Waiariki Te Ururoa Flavell is with us. Audio
Justice Minister sticks up for Dame Susan Devoy
The Justice Minister has dug in her heels and is defending Dame Susan Devoy as the new Race Relations Commissioner, after challenges to the appointment by some politicians. Audio
Fears Waitangi Tribunal Kohanga Reo findings will be ignored
The Maori Party fears the Government will ignore recommendations made by the Waitangi Tribunal on Te Reo Maori immersion pre-schools or Kohanga Reo. Audio
Maori Party MP says National must delay sales
Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell says the Government must delay the sales of shares in power companies which use water, as advised in an interim Waitangi Tribunal report into water rights. Audio
Govt proposes big cut in problem gambling research
The Government wants to dump more than half of its spending on problem gambling research. Opposition parties say the plan is completely at odds with Government moves to allow Sky City more pokie… Audio
Maori Party MP discusses options
The Maori Party whip, Te Ururoa Flavell, comments on Monday's meeting with the PM. Audio
Minor leaders debate
Two days to go and it could be that this election won't be decided on Saturday night - but by which of the minor parties end up in a position to make a deal. Under MMP, the positions of the minor… Audio
Maori Party's education spokesperson discusses Te Reo
The Maori Party's education spokesperson is Te Ururoa Flavell. Audio
Debate rages over covert police filming
A move by the government to rush through a law that will retrospectively legalise the use of covert video surveillance by the police is sparking angry debate. Audio
Manu Korihi News for 29 July 2011
Sir Graham Latimer's family says he's hugely relieved that the High Court has dismissed a civil suit against him by Te Uri O Hau; The Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell, has apologised for suggesting a… Audio
Maori MP apologises for hurt caused by suicide comments
Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell has apologised for causing hurt with his remarks about suicide, but says he's been told some iwi are already treating suicide burial rituals differently. Audio
MP suggests that suicide victims lives shouldn't be celebrated
Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell says it's time to take a very hard stand on youth suicide, including considering banning tangi for victims and burying them at the entrance of cemeteries so their… Audio