Tariana Turia Quotations

The only party you can trust with absolute certainty to protect and look out for Maori interests is the Maori Party. We alone can moderate the extremes of government policies on behalf of Maori.

But I would hope however, that the diversity and differences that we have amongst and between us, we should see as a strength and as something we should celebrate rather than fear.

To win four seats is a really proud moment for us. We have created history. We're really proud of that.

The majority of our kids don't get through the door unless we can go and convince the employer to give them a go.

The benefit should be used in a way which assists people to be productive. We need to use the benefit to assist the economy to sustain itself and that isn't happening right now.

Unless we feel totally totally opposed to the legislation we should allow legislation to go to select committee to give the public an opportunity to have a say.

When will this government learn that respectful partnership requires a willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the treaty partner, not ignoring them at their peril?