Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 24, 2022 2:21:51 GMT 12
TEARS OF JOY, SADNESS, OVER 'GROUNDBREAKING' WAITANGI TRIBUNAL REPORT
The Waitangi Tribunal has reported back about one of the largest Treaty claims ever heard - a document described as "groundbreaking", and "defining" for Māori in Te Tai Tokerau.
It said the Crown repeatedly overstepped its authority to govern, leading to a widespread erosion of rangatiratanga as well as warfare and extensive loss of land.
It also said William Hobson's proclamations of sovereignty and the Constitution Act were some of the most severe Treaty breaches.
The Tribunal also recommended the Crown return all Crown-owned land in the district to Māori and provide economic compensation.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/481371/tears-of-joy-sadness-over-groundbreaking-waitangi-tribunal-report
The Waitangi Tribunal has reported back about one of the largest Treaty claims ever heard - a document described as "groundbreaking", and "defining" for Māori in Te Tai Tokerau.
It said the Crown repeatedly overstepped its authority to govern, leading to a widespread erosion of rangatiratanga as well as warfare and extensive loss of land.
It also said William Hobson's proclamations of sovereignty and the Constitution Act were some of the most severe Treaty breaches.
The Tribunal also recommended the Crown return all Crown-owned land in the district to Māori and provide economic compensation.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/481371/tears-of-joy-sadness-over-groundbreaking-waitangi-tribunal-report