Complex sentence: Dr. Pita Sharples (born 20 July 1941), a Maori academic and politician, currently co-leads the Maori Party, although unlike the other co-leader, Tariana Turia, Sharples does not currently hold a seat as a member of New Zealand's parliament.
Split into simpler sentences: Dr. Pita Sharples (born 20 July 1941) is a Maori academic and politician. He is currently co-leader of the Maori Party, although unlike the other co-leader, Tariana Turia, Sharples is not currently a member of New Zealand's parliament.