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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 27, 2019 16:32:06 GMT 12
MĀORI CLAIMANTS STILL SEEK RIGHTS TO MARINE AND COASTAL AREASThe latest Waitangi Tribunal hearing for Wai 2660, dealing with the Marine and Coastal (Takutai Moana Act) 2011 Inquiry, took place at Waiwhetu Marae in Lower Hutt today. Iwi claimants from around the country gathered to make their submissions to the tribunal for the rights to their coastal water areas. Since the foreshore and seabed march in 2004, progress has been slow in recognising iwi governance of their marine and coastal areas. Political activist Annette Sykes says, "Claimants are again putting their claims to the Waitangi Tribunal to again assess the law firstly, and then the remuneration to help them the claimants realise their aspirations." Iwi have raised concerns about the exploitation of their water rights. Examples include public concern in 2016 about the rising number of foreign companies sourcing Hawke's Bay water and last year in Christchurch where similar issues were raised. Skyes says she's concerned about companies that have existing licenses to take water..... www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/maori-claimants-still-seek-rights-marine-and-coastal-areas
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