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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 20, 2018 16:09:10 GMT 12
URGENT HEARING GRANTED ON PRISONER VOTING RIGHTSThe Waitangi Tribunal has announced an urgent hearing on Māori prisoners having the right to vote. Current legislation disqualifies sentenced prisoners from participating in general elections. The claim has been filed by prisoners and includes two applications for an urgent inquiry into the electoral act. Auckland lawyer Richard Francois, who is representing claimants, says the urgent hearing is good news for sentenced prisoners....... www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/urgent-hearing-granted-on-prisoner-voting-rightsKAIMAI TREATY CLAIM JOURNEY OF REDISCOVERYA proposed settlement of historic claims has been a journey of rediscovery for Matamata’s Ngāti Hinerangi. The iwi signed an agreement in principal last Friday for an $8 million settlement covering claims stemming from its support for Tauranga Moana in the Land Wars and the subsequent loss of its lands through confiscation and the activities of the Native Land Court...... www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_story_id/MjA4NDk=/Kaimai-treaty-claim-journey-of-rediscovery
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