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Subtitle: modern Māori political leaders
By: edited by Selwyn and Rāhui Katene
Publisher: Huia Publishers
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
ISBN-13: 9781775503323
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Politicians; Maori (New Zealand people); Politics and government; Leadership; Toa; Mana tangata; Kaitōrangapū; Kōrero taumata; Tōrangapū
Description: "Eight current or former Māori politicians from different political parties recount their leadership experiences and describe the significant events in their journeys from their early lives to Parliament. Paula Bennett, Te Ururoa Flavell, Hone Harawira, Tau Henare, Shane Jones, Nanaia Mahuta, Hekia Parata and Metiria Turei give readers a unique glimpse into their personal and public lives. They share their aspirations, lessons learned and knowledge gained while making meaningful contributions to Māori development"--Publisher information.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / Rāhui Katene; title: Whakapiri te iwi / Shane Jones; title: E tipu te rea / Hekia Parata; title: Influence with integrity / Te Ururoa Flavell; title: Doing nothing is not an option / Paula Bennett; title: Advocate, activist, agent for change / Hone Harawira; title: Stroke of genius and luck / Metiria Turei; title: Right place, right time / Tau Henare; title: Earning legacies / Nanaia Mahuta; title: Conclusion / Selwyn Katene