Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 28, 2017 17:34:32 GMT 12
SUPREME COURT ON CROWN’S OBLIGATIONS TO MAORI LANDOWNERS
The Supreme Court has determined that the Crown owed fiduciary duties to the owners of Maori customary land in Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay. It is the first time that the New Zealand Courts have made such a determination. The decision was made by majority; 4 -1.