Pita Paraone
Pita Paraone laid to rest in Motatau
'An honest politician and the most civil of servants'. That was just one of the tributes paid to Ngāti Hine elder and Waitangi organiser, Pita Paraone, who died earlier this week.
The three-term New… Video, Audio
Tai Tokerau rocked by death of Pita Paraone
Te Ao Māori is in mourning for one of its unsung heroes. The Ngāti Hine elder, Pita Paraone, died early on Monday morning in Auckland Hospital.
The 73-year-old served for many years as a public… Video, Audio
Prime Minister won't attend Ratana celebrations
Jacinda Ardern will be in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum and deputy PM Winston Peters will take her place. On her return from Davos, the prime minister - along with ministers and Maori MPs -… Audio
NZ First wants migrants, refugees to sign up to 'Kiwi values'
NZ First is one step closer to campaigning on a law that will force immigrants and refugees to sign up to a set of core Kiwi values. The remit, which passed with some opposition, was hotly debated by… Audio
National questions first Provincial Growth Fund deal
National says the first cab off the rank from the government's billion dollar Provincial Growth Fund is a dodgy deal. It says the Ngati Hine Foresty Trust is a private trust and is set to make a… Audio
Chairman of the Waitangi National Trust Board Pita Paraone
Pita Paraone is the chairman of the Waitangi National Trust board talks about Waitangi 2018. Audio
Waitangi Day: Pita Paraone outlines commemoration plans
Dignitaries, politicians and the public have started arriving at Waitangi ahead of the official day of national commemoration tomorrow. MPs from all parties will be welcomed onto the upper marae, Te… Audio
Peters' former colleagues on coalition decision
It's been four weeks since votes were cast and now after two weeks of negotiations, Winston Peters says he'll make an announcement on the result of those talks later today. Which way Mr Peters and New… Audio
Former NZ First MP thinks Winston will go with Labour
Pita Paraone, first elected on the New Zealand First list in 2002, believes the 55 percent of voters who voted for change have sent the most meaningful message to the party. Video, Audio
Extending sittings for settlements
Sometimes there are more things to do than there is time to do them but Parliament has a few tools to help it get things done including passing Treaty Settlements. Audio
Paraone responds to criticism of Waitangi commemorations
Pita Paraone says he's disappointed that media became the story this Waitangi Day and ideas for other options for future Waitangi celebrations should be entertained. Audio
Waitangi Day opening may be moved inside to deter protesters
Te Tii Marae in Waitangi will continue with its proceedings and will welcome other political parties, dignitaries and groups during Waitangi Day events. Audio
Waitangi Day organiser wants decision soon on PM visit
The veteran Waitangi Day organiser Pita Paraone has given the Waitangi marae three weeks to decide if it will make the Prime Minister welcome next Waitangi day. Audio
Maori language week aims to teach New Zealanders a word a week
Today marks the beginning of a 50 week campaign to teach 50 Maori words to all New Zealanders as part of Maori Language Week. Audio
Pita Paraone
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Te Taura Whiri I te reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) Pita Paraone discusses the concept of Te Kupu o te Wiki as part of the Māori Language week campaign 2014. Audio
Organiser outlines Waitangi Day commemorations
Seeds of discontent have been sown before the start of ceremonies with the local iwi at odds with Waitangi Day veteran Titewhai Harawira over her longstanding role as the kuia who escorts guests on to… Audio
Waitangi Day organisers prepare for protests
After three relatively quiet Waitangi Day celebrations, a more tempestuous affair is predicted this year. Audio
Pita Paraone: Waitangi National Trust
Pita Paraone, MNZM, is the chair of the Waitangi Trust Board. Audio
Maori flag to fly at official sites on Waitangi Day
Pita Paraone is the chairman of the Waitangi National Trust Board, which administers the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. Audio
NZ First's fresh stratedy
Peter Brown says the party should have fessed up to its mistakes around political donations, and shown more humility. Audio