Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 3, 2016 16:19:23 GMT 12
Maori land bill tweaked in face of dissent
The crown is pushing ahead with its fast track timetable to rewrite Maori land law, releasing a new version of Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill even as the Waitangi Tribunal is preparing a report on whether the previous draft is in line with treaty principles.
A proposal to allow government officials to appoint kaiwhakarite or external managers for unutilised Maori land has been dropped,
Existing Maori trusts and incorporations will have the option to continue operating as the same entity, rather than having to switch to the new and untested rangatopu governance structure.
Mr Flavell says the safeguards around retaining Maori freehold land have been strengthened…
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTI3Nzk=/Maori%20land%20bill%20tweaked%20in%20face%20of%20dissent
The crown is pushing ahead with its fast track timetable to rewrite Maori land law, releasing a new version of Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill even as the Waitangi Tribunal is preparing a report on whether the previous draft is in line with treaty principles.
A proposal to allow government officials to appoint kaiwhakarite or external managers for unutilised Maori land has been dropped,
Existing Maori trusts and incorporations will have the option to continue operating as the same entity, rather than having to switch to the new and untested rangatopu governance structure.
Mr Flavell says the safeguards around retaining Maori freehold land have been strengthened…
www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MTI3Nzk=/Maori%20land%20bill%20tweaked%20in%20face%20of%20dissent