Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 27, 2018 16:06:15 GMT 12
PETITION TO EXEMPT MĀORI LAND FROM PUBLIC WORKS ACT REJECTED
A petition calling for the government to exempt Māori land from a law that compels private owners to sell their land for transport services has been declined.
Petitioners argued in 2016 the Public Works Act was unfair because Māori land had already been alienated throughout history.
The Māori Affairs Committee yesterday responded, and said it would not change the law or hold an inquiry....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/351344/petition-to-exempt-maori-land-from-public-works-act-rejected
A petition calling for the government to exempt Māori land from a law that compels private owners to sell their land for transport services has been declined.
Petitioners argued in 2016 the Public Works Act was unfair because Māori land had already been alienated throughout history.
The Māori Affairs Committee yesterday responded, and said it would not change the law or hold an inquiry....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/351344/petition-to-exempt-maori-land-from-public-works-act-rejected