Te Tai Hauāuru MP Adrian Rurawhe is confident Labour can take National in the 2017 election. Back on his home-turf at Rātana Pā, Rurawhe has played host to politicians this week, but some are accusing them of hijacking the celebrations of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana.
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Challenges issued at Rātana Pā signals big year ahead
The attendance of MPs at the Rātana Pā celebrations marks the start of the political year, and with the number of challenges laid down, it seems there's a big year ahead.
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Outspoken businessman visits Rātana Pā
Annual celebrations begins today at Rātana Pā for the Māori religion with a strong political presence. Today, a renowned economist and businessman was welcomed onto the pā to voice his views.
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Despite dwindling numbers, Rātana Church looks to future
Without a doubt, the Rātana Church wields religious and political influence over Māori. But with Church numbers dwindling, that could be a thing of the past.
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Political year commences as MPs converge on Rātana Pā
As the Labour Party works to revitalise its alliance with the Mōrehu people, the Māori Party is more set on distancing itself from National.
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Ringatū take new pou tikanga to Rātana Pā
400 members of the Ringatū Church descended on Rātana Pā today, taking with them their new leader and pou tikanga, Wirangi Pera, to be presented to the Mōrehu people. It's something that hasn't been seen for 33 years.
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Rātana welcomes the nation
The Rātana Church officially opened its gates to the multitudes of tribes across the nation on Wednesday.
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NewsMāori Party descends on Rātana
Speculation of in fighting and angst amongst members of the Māori Party was vehemently denied by Tariana Turia following a meeting at Ratana, which saw Te Ururoa Flavell challenge Pita Sharples' leadership role.
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Challenge for Māori Party leadership
The battle for the leadership of the Māori Party is underway at Whangaehu Marae.
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Turei makes historical move for Green Party
Green Party co-leader Metirira Turei made history today at Rātana Pā by becoming the first female Green MP to speak on the marae.
