1The Coalition arrangement between National and the Maori Party is now 6 months old and has so far appeared harmonious. However, the debate over Maori seats on the Auckland supercity council has proved that differences in philosophy remain. Are cracks beginning to appear in the relationship?
Speakers
- Pita Sharples (Co-Leader, Maori Party)
- Matt McCarten (Political Commentator)
- Shane Jones (Labour MP)
- Chris Trotter (Political Commentator)
- Tuariki Delamere (Former MP, NZ First - National Coalition)
- Donna Awatere-Huata (Former Cabinet Minister)
2Despite growing numbers of Catholic Maori, and increasing Church attendance, there are still too few Maori leaders in the Church.
Speakers
- Che Wilson (Ruapehu Catholic Club)
- Makere Philips (Waipatu Catholic Club)
- Jason Ake (Nga Karere Catholic Club)
- Danny Karatea-Goddard (Waiora Catholic Club)
- Ngahuia Kawau (St Vincent's Catholic Club)