Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 22, 2016 17:37:36 GMT 12
Government says TPPA deal won't undermine Treaty of Waitangi rights for Maori
The Government has rebuffed claims the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will undermine the rights of Maori under the Treaty of Waitangi, saying it has secured protections in the controversial deal.
Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the release of a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Mfat) fact sheet about the TPPA and the Treaty, following suggestions the deal breached the Crown's obligations to Maori.
The document says the TPPA agreement includes a specific provision "preserving the pre-eminence of the Treaty of Waitangi".
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/76131057/government-says-tppa-deal-wont-undermine-treaty-of-waitangi-rights-for-maori
The Government has rebuffed claims the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will undermine the rights of Maori under the Treaty of Waitangi, saying it has secured protections in the controversial deal.
Trade Minister Todd McClay announced the release of a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Mfat) fact sheet about the TPPA and the Treaty, following suggestions the deal breached the Crown's obligations to Maori.
The document says the TPPA agreement includes a specific provision "preserving the pre-eminence of the Treaty of Waitangi".
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/76131057/government-says-tppa-deal-wont-undermine-treaty-of-waitangi-rights-for-maori