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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 7, 2017 16:11:37 GMT 12
GOVT SECURES MĀORI PARTY'S SUPPORT FOR RMA CHANGESThe government has secured the Māori Party's agreement to support the Resource Management Act (RMA) legislation through all remaining stages in Parliament. Dr Smith said it came after detailed consideration of the policy and the inclusion of Māori Party proposals to strengthen iwi consultation. "The Mana Whakahono ā Rohe/Iwi Participation Agreement provides a better framework for councils to meet their existing obligations to consult with local iwi. Many councils already have these agreements through treaty settlements or good practice. "The government supports these provisions because we want iwi involved in how natural resources are managed and because formalising the process will help achieve better outcomes with less delays and costs." Dr Smith said he would be meeting with the Māori Party in the future to ensure they had the details right...... www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/325986/govt-secures-maori-party's-support-for-rma-changes
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