Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 11, 2024 4:40:29 GMT 12
NGĀI TAHU WANT FAST-TRACK APPROVALS BILL TO RECOGNISE RANGATIRATANGA OF TERRITORY
South Island iwi Ngāi Tahu want amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Bill to avoid costly legal battles with the Crown.
Manawatu said it was important to note the Crown's apology to Ngāi Tahu - part of its Treaty Settlement more than 25 years ago - expressly stated the iwi had sole rangatiratanga over their takiwā.
"The Ngāi Tahu settlement is the only settlement that have the recognition of rangatiratanga and cannot be ignored. It requires specific recognition in this bill.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/519184/ngai-tahu-want-fast-track-approvals-bill-to-recognise-rangatiratanga-of-territory
South Island iwi Ngāi Tahu want amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Bill to avoid costly legal battles with the Crown.
Manawatu said it was important to note the Crown's apology to Ngāi Tahu - part of its Treaty Settlement more than 25 years ago - expressly stated the iwi had sole rangatiratanga over their takiwā.
"The Ngāi Tahu settlement is the only settlement that have the recognition of rangatiratanga and cannot be ignored. It requires specific recognition in this bill.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/519184/ngai-tahu-want-fast-track-approvals-bill-to-recognise-rangatiratanga-of-territory