Radio Waatea has reported that Labour MP Tariana Turia has decided to resign from Parliament over the foreshore and
seabed issue. The news was announced at 3pm on Radio Waatea 603am.
Associate Maori Affairs Minister Turia is presently holding a press conference for national media organisations at
Ratana Pa.
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