Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 14, 2016 16:25:17 GMT 12
Land law reform hits treaty hurdle
Claimants questioning the fast track reform of Maori land law are celebrating a Waitangi Tribunal report that upholds their concerns.
The tribunal found the decision to rewrite the 1993 Te Ture Whenua Maori Act was made without finding out whether the law is working, so neither treaty partner has been properly informed throughout the process.
It says the crown does not have enough support from Maori for the bill to go ahead.
He says it’s no point changing the law to promote Maori land development without making available the estimated $1billion in funding needed…..
www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=MTMwOTE=
Claimants questioning the fast track reform of Maori land law are celebrating a Waitangi Tribunal report that upholds their concerns.
The tribunal found the decision to rewrite the 1993 Te Ture Whenua Maori Act was made without finding out whether the law is working, so neither treaty partner has been properly informed throughout the process.
It says the crown does not have enough support from Maori for the bill to go ahead.
He says it’s no point changing the law to promote Maori land development without making available the estimated $1billion in funding needed…..
www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=MTMwOTE=