Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 23, 2016 15:33:42 GMT 12
IWI WINS 'LONG AND DRAWN OUT BATTLE' FOR ISLAND MARINE RIGHTS
Rakiura Māori have won a long battle for the exclusive right to harvest kaimoana from two Foveaux Strait islands.
The High Court has granted customary marine title over two of the islands, off the coast of Stewart Island.
The test required Mr Tipene to prove his hapū had used two small islands in the Foveaux Strait to gather kaimoana since te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed in 1840, said his lawyer Christine Batt.
"It's been a long and drawn out battle to bring it to the judgement.
"I think it may provide encouragement to people who are considering filing these claims."
She said the tiny islands were unique. They were in a remote area and only used by the owners to gather kaimoana and muttonbirding.
"If there was anywhere in New Zealand that a custom marine order should be made, it would be these islands."...
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/321125/iwi-wins-'long-and-drawn-out-battle'-for-island-marine-rights
Rakiura Māori have won a long battle for the exclusive right to harvest kaimoana from two Foveaux Strait islands.
The High Court has granted customary marine title over two of the islands, off the coast of Stewart Island.
The test required Mr Tipene to prove his hapū had used two small islands in the Foveaux Strait to gather kaimoana since te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed in 1840, said his lawyer Christine Batt.
"It's been a long and drawn out battle to bring it to the judgement.
"I think it may provide encouragement to people who are considering filing these claims."
She said the tiny islands were unique. They were in a remote area and only used by the owners to gather kaimoana and muttonbirding.
"If there was anywhere in New Zealand that a custom marine order should be made, it would be these islands."...
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/321125/iwi-wins-'long-and-drawn-out-battle'-for-island-marine-rights