Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 11, 2024 13:59:36 GMT 12
Geoff Parker: RACE-BASED LAND LAWS.
A recent letter to a Northland newspaper protested that land acquired for Maori schools had not been returned to iwi when these facilities were closed. Similarly, there’s yet another Maori occupation of private land in the region, claiming it should be returned because it had once been a school property. Unfortunately, these claims lack both context and fact, which is something this article aims to rectify.
The Native Schools Act 1870 did require local iwi to provide land to the Education Department so their children could attend a local school. For a very brief period, it also required iwi to pay half the cost of the necessary building plus make a contribution for staff and junior assistants, however this requirement was necessarily removed in 1871. (1)
In the 19th century, some iwi did transfer land for schools, as well as hospitals, police stations, parks and even towns, but this was not always a gift as we know it. Frequently, the government purchased land, setting aside portions for the development of these amenities.
From the day of such property transfers, the government picked up the tab, surveying the land, constructing the buildings and infrastructure to support them. This included roads, sewage, electricity, drainage and fencing. Since then, government and council taxpayers have paid rates, insurance, and maintenance on the amenities and surrounding infrastructure, with an obligation to do so for the duration. So, over time, successive governments have well and truly paid for any such ‘gifts’, and Maori have greatly benefited from the facilities built on them......
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2024/04/geoff-parker-race-based-land-laws.html
A recent letter to a Northland newspaper protested that land acquired for Maori schools had not been returned to iwi when these facilities were closed. Similarly, there’s yet another Maori occupation of private land in the region, claiming it should be returned because it had once been a school property. Unfortunately, these claims lack both context and fact, which is something this article aims to rectify.
The Native Schools Act 1870 did require local iwi to provide land to the Education Department so their children could attend a local school. For a very brief period, it also required iwi to pay half the cost of the necessary building plus make a contribution for staff and junior assistants, however this requirement was necessarily removed in 1871. (1)
In the 19th century, some iwi did transfer land for schools, as well as hospitals, police stations, parks and even towns, but this was not always a gift as we know it. Frequently, the government purchased land, setting aside portions for the development of these amenities.
From the day of such property transfers, the government picked up the tab, surveying the land, constructing the buildings and infrastructure to support them. This included roads, sewage, electricity, drainage and fencing. Since then, government and council taxpayers have paid rates, insurance, and maintenance on the amenities and surrounding infrastructure, with an obligation to do so for the duration. So, over time, successive governments have well and truly paid for any such ‘gifts’, and Maori have greatly benefited from the facilities built on them......
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2024/04/geoff-parker-race-based-land-laws.html