Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 8, 2017 18:03:07 GMT 12
TARANAKI MAORI MAKE CUSTOMARY RIGHTS CLAIM TO MARINE AND COASTAL AREAS
Taranaki Maori are among those claiming customary rights to parts of the country's coastline.
More than 150 claims have been made under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act by iwi, hapu and whanau across New Zealand.
Earlier this month iwi leader Maanu Paul made a claim for the customary rights of New Zealand's foreshore and sea beds on behalf of all Maori.
If customary rights are recognised, it will give iwi, hapu and whanau a greater say in terms of the activity which takes place along its coastline or in marine areas located within their rohe.
It also provides tangata whenua with a veto right in terms of certain resource consent applications or conservation activities which are applied for within their tribal boundaries....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/92305083/Taranaki-Maori-make-customary-rights-claim-to-marine-and-coastal-areas
Taranaki Maori are among those claiming customary rights to parts of the country's coastline.
More than 150 claims have been made under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act by iwi, hapu and whanau across New Zealand.
Earlier this month iwi leader Maanu Paul made a claim for the customary rights of New Zealand's foreshore and sea beds on behalf of all Maori.
If customary rights are recognised, it will give iwi, hapu and whanau a greater say in terms of the activity which takes place along its coastline or in marine areas located within their rohe.
It also provides tangata whenua with a veto right in terms of certain resource consent applications or conservation activities which are applied for within their tribal boundaries....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/92305083/Taranaki-Maori-make-customary-rights-claim-to-marine-and-coastal-areas