Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 29, 2024 6:24:20 GMT 12
PLANNED MARINE TITLE CHANGES NOT TREATY COMPLIANT, CROWN WITNESS ADMITS
The Crown's sole witness has told the Waitangi Tribunal the government's planned changes to customary marine title have not been Treaty compliant.
Wednesday was the third and final day of the tribunal's inquiry is underway.
Te Arawhiti / Office for Māori-Crown Relations deputy chief executive Tui Marsh acknowledged changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 were likely to be complex and wide ranging.
"Engaging with Māori in a meaningful way is part of being treaty compliant," she said.
The tribunal is expected to deliver its report before the amendment bill is brought before Cabinet on 16 September.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/526394/planned-marine-title-changes-not-treaty-compliant-crown-witness-admits
The Crown's sole witness has told the Waitangi Tribunal the government's planned changes to customary marine title have not been Treaty compliant.
Wednesday was the third and final day of the tribunal's inquiry is underway.
Te Arawhiti / Office for Māori-Crown Relations deputy chief executive Tui Marsh acknowledged changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 were likely to be complex and wide ranging.
"Engaging with Māori in a meaningful way is part of being treaty compliant," she said.
The tribunal is expected to deliver its report before the amendment bill is brought before Cabinet on 16 September.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/526394/planned-marine-title-changes-not-treaty-compliant-crown-witness-admits