Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 8, 2017 17:35:50 GMT 12
IWI BACK IN COURT OVER AUCKLAND LAND
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is fighting for another chance to stop land in central Auckland from being offered to neighbouring tribe Ngāti Paoa.
But the Court of Appeal has been told the courts have no place deciding what can and cannot be included in Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson has offered the land to Ngāti Paoa as part of its settlement.
In March, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust tried to challenge the move and clarify the negotiation process but the High Court declined to hear its case.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/332480/iwi-back-in-court-over-auckland-land
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is fighting for another chance to stop land in central Auckland from being offered to neighbouring tribe Ngāti Paoa.
But the Court of Appeal has been told the courts have no place deciding what can and cannot be included in Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson has offered the land to Ngāti Paoa as part of its settlement.
In March, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust tried to challenge the move and clarify the negotiation process but the High Court declined to hear its case.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/332480/iwi-back-in-court-over-auckland-land