Monday, 30 June 2008

Māori Party still won't reveal coalition partner

ONE NEWS: The Maori Party will not reveal which of the two major parties it will work with till after the election.

Co-leader Tariana Turia told TV ONE's Agenda programme that any deal would also need the agreement of the party's supporters.
While the Maori Party could take ministerial roles under a National or Labour-led government it would not necessarily be in a formal coalition.

"I mean in the end the most important thing for me is not about the baubles of office to give you power, but to have the power to make a difference and that's my main interest," said Turia.

Turia also confirmed on Sunday that the next term would be her last.

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