Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 2, 2024 4:24:31 GMT 12
NGĀTI WHĀTUA TAKING GOVERNMENT TO COURT OVER CUSTOMARY MARINE TITLE OVERHAUL
Northland and Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua has filed proceedings in the High Court, challenging the Government’s decision to tighten up the Marine and Coastal Area Act, a move which critics say will make it harder for Māori to gain customary titles over marine areas.
“The Government’s decision effectively prevents us from having our rights and interests in the Whangārei Harbour and Whangārei Coast determined under the existing MACA Act,” the statement said.
They stated their current claims for customary marine title in the Whangārei Harbour and Whangārei Coast would be overturned if the amendment passes.
The move was “an attack not only on Ngāti Whātua – but the tino rangatiratanga of all iwi”, the rūnanga statement said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350364063/ngati-whatua-taking-government-court-over-customary-marine-title-overhaul
Northland and Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua has filed proceedings in the High Court, challenging the Government’s decision to tighten up the Marine and Coastal Area Act, a move which critics say will make it harder for Māori to gain customary titles over marine areas.
“The Government’s decision effectively prevents us from having our rights and interests in the Whangārei Harbour and Whangārei Coast determined under the existing MACA Act,” the statement said.
They stated their current claims for customary marine title in the Whangārei Harbour and Whangārei Coast would be overturned if the amendment passes.
The move was “an attack not only on Ngāti Whātua – but the tino rangatiratanga of all iwi”, the rūnanga statement said.....
www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350364063/ngati-whatua-taking-government-court-over-customary-marine-title-overhaul