John Tamihere Statement On Apology To Caucus

Tuesday, 12 April 2005, 1:07 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Labour Party

John Tamihere Media Statement
Member of Parliament for Tämaki Mäkaurau

12 April 2005

John Tamihere said today: “I am grateful that the Labour Party caucus has given me the opportunity of rehabilitating myself.

I will be focussed solely on winning the election for the Labour Party.”

ENDS

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