Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More
Top Scoops

Book Reviews | Gordon Campbell | Scoop News | Wellington Scoop | Community Scoop | Search

 

NEWSFLASH: Maori Party Not Supporting National

NEWSFLASH: Maori Party Not Supporting National


Reported by Kevin List

In a press conference held at 3.30pm this afternoon Maori Party Leader Tariana Turia formally announced that the Maori Party will not be supporting any National Party attempt to form a government.

Ms Turia said the Maori Party would form part of the opposition, but would probably vote for Confidence and Supply in a Labour Government during its formation stages when the house resumes.

The announcement effectively makes it impossible for National to even contemplate forming a Government, as even assuming they could get Winston Peters to back such an attempt, they would still be short of a majority in the house.

Scoop will post full audio and images from the Maori Party press conference shortly.

(continuing...)

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

© Scoop Media

 
 
 
Top Scoops Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.