Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 20, 2024 4:00:58 GMT 12
CONCERN GOVT'S FAST-TRACK LEGISLATION MAY BREACH TREATY RIGHTS
There's mounting concern the Fast-track Approvals Bill may breach Māori rights under the Treaty of Waitangi — with a leading environmental consultant saying it will have "grand repercussions for hapū and iwi".
Environmental consultant Tina Porou said iwi and hapū should be very concerned.
"The proposed fast-track bill, in its current form, is unfortunately pro-development, constitutionally flawed, and concentrates power into three ministers," she said.
"It has grand repercussions for hapū and iwi customary rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi."....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/19/concern-govts-fast-track-legislation-may-breach-treaty-rights/
There's mounting concern the Fast-track Approvals Bill may breach Māori rights under the Treaty of Waitangi — with a leading environmental consultant saying it will have "grand repercussions for hapū and iwi".
Environmental consultant Tina Porou said iwi and hapū should be very concerned.
"The proposed fast-track bill, in its current form, is unfortunately pro-development, constitutionally flawed, and concentrates power into three ministers," she said.
"It has grand repercussions for hapū and iwi customary rights and Te Tiriti o Waitangi."....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/19/concern-govts-fast-track-legislation-may-breach-treaty-rights/