Dame Tariana Turia

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Sep 25, 201900:45:01Government & Organizations

In 2004, Dame Tariana Turia voted against her own government's foreshore and seabed legislation before resigning from Parliament and returning as the Māori Party co-leader. "Dame Tariana Turia is perhaps the most importa...

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