Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 25, 2023 2:50:59 GMT 12
COMMISSION REPORTS ON PROGRESS TOWARD TINO RANGATIRATANGA
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has filed a mixed report card to the United Nations on Aotearoa New Zealand’s commitment to the realisation of Indigenous rights.
The Commission also highlighted to the UN its concerns over the actions of the New Zealand Parliament in December last year, when it passed legislation to remove Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’s rights to seek the return of their lands, territories, and resources.
However, as Māori have consistently maintained, and as was concluded by the Waitangi Tribunal, Māori sovereignty was never ceded under Te Tiriti.
Rather, Māori leaders agreed to a constitutional relationship where they and the Crown would have equal, but independent spheres of influence.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2307/S00160/commission-reports-on-progress-toward-tino-rangatiratanga.htm
More on the above here > Human Rights Commission gives NZ mixed report card on indigenous rights at UN
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/494389/human-rights-commission-gives-nz-mixed-report-card-on-indigenous-rights-at-un
Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission has filed a mixed report card to the United Nations on Aotearoa New Zealand’s commitment to the realisation of Indigenous rights.
The Commission also highlighted to the UN its concerns over the actions of the New Zealand Parliament in December last year, when it passed legislation to remove Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’s rights to seek the return of their lands, territories, and resources.
However, as Māori have consistently maintained, and as was concluded by the Waitangi Tribunal, Māori sovereignty was never ceded under Te Tiriti.
Rather, Māori leaders agreed to a constitutional relationship where they and the Crown would have equal, but independent spheres of influence.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2307/S00160/commission-reports-on-progress-toward-tino-rangatiratanga.htm
More on the above here > Human Rights Commission gives NZ mixed report card on indigenous rights at UN
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/494389/human-rights-commission-gives-nz-mixed-report-card-on-indigenous-rights-at-un