Marae - 2008 Election Special

So this morning Aotearoa wakes up to a new, centre-right, National-led government, the first in nine years, and the shock announcement that outgoing Prime Minister Helen Clark will stand down as Labour leader before Christmas.

– Presenter Shane Taurima introduces this special

...Helen's been a great leader. She's had huge courage. I'm not surprised that she would stand up last night and take responsibility for the loss, even though my personal viewpoint is that she's a major thrust in the Labour Party. She is the one who has taken them through these three terms, and I was very sad . . . . because I've always held her in very high regard.

– Māori Party leader Tariana Turia on Helen Clark's resignation after Labour lost the election

It was predicted during the election campaign that the Māori Party wouldn't get the middle class Māori vote. We've proved that wrong.

– Māori Party supporter Whetu Motane, in the second clip

John Key, he's our next Prime Minister. Should we be afraid? Should would be scared?

– Presenter Shane Taurima asks Māori Party MP Hone Harawia his opinion on the new Prime Minister

I've been around long enough. The people have spoken.

– Parekura Horomia on winning his seat, but losing his role as Minister of Māori Affairs, in clip two