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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 20, 2024 3:50:10 GMT 12
NEW MINISTER READY TO RESTART TREATY NEGOTIATIONS WITH NEW ZEALAND’S LARGEST IWIThe new Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations is keen to progress Ngāpuhi Treaty negotiations, meeting face-to-face with key people as part of Waitangi commemorations. Paul Goldsmith said he would like to progress Treaty negotiations “without delay” and his meetings across Northland this month were a good step forward. One Ngāpuhi sub-tribe keen to progress swiftly with its own negotiations is Ngāti Hine, said spokesman Pita Tipene. Ngāti Hine - an iwi in itself, with 50,000 members and nine sub-tribes - successfully met with Goldsmith at Waitangi, he said. “We put very clearly that we are seeking a mandate for Ngāti Hine and our nine hapū and will not be part of any large natural grouping that the Government might be trying to put through….. www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/new-minister-ready-to-restart-treaty-negotiations-with-new-zealands-largest-iwi/UKNDC5XMEBALXLHDEPULT2XLSU/
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