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Crossing the floor : the story of Tariana Turia
- Title
- Crossing the floor : the story of Tariana Turia / Helen Leahy.
- Author
- Leahy, Helen.
- Publication
- Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand : Huia Publishers, 2015.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 16-9531 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- x, 575 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 24 cm
- Summary
- "This biography of Tariana Turia sees family members, iwi leaders, social justice advocates and politicians share their experiences of this remarkable woman. While parliament was not originally part of her life plan, Tariana Turia was involved in many community initiatives. A turning point came in 1995, when Tariana's leadership was evident in the reoccupation of Pakaitore. Here was a woman with the courage to care, the determination to speak up and a deep commitment to whānau. Inevitably, she was invited to stand in the 1996 general election. In her eighteen years as an MP, she advanced thinking in the disability area, advocated for tobacco reform and spoke out about sexual abuse, violence and racism. She also led the Whānau Ora initiative. In 2004, she crossed the floor, leading to the birth of the Māori Party"--Publisher information.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Call Number
- JFE 16-9531
- ISBN
- 1775501639
- 9781775501633
- LCCN
- 2015462951
- OCLC
- 915120995
- Author
- Leahy, Helen.
- Title
- Crossing the floor : the story of Tariana Turia / Helen Leahy.
- Publisher
- Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand : Huia Publishers, 2015.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 16-9531