July 21, 2017
Big tick to Pasifika candidates
Maori Party candidate Shane Taurima says it makes sense for One Pacific to join them and contest general seats.
In a colourful cultural celebration last night the Maori Party welcomed the launch of the One Pacific candidates.
Shane Taurima is the Maori Party candidate for Tamaki Makaurau and says while they're focussed on the Maori seats it makes sense for One Pacific to contest areas where their people are.
"Obviously our main focus is still the Maori seats but we need to stand as many candidates as possible in as many general seats as well and it makes sense for Pasifika to be standing in those seats where their people reside. We are talking about Manukau, Mangere, Mana, down in Wellington and a few others. I welcome this opportunity to work alongside our Pasifika whanaunga", says Shane Taurima.
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