Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 15, 2020 3:00:14 GMT 12
MĀORI WATER RIGHTS CASE AIMS TO STOP WATER BOTTLERS
The Māori Council hopes its High Court case will force the government into a fair process granting Māori customary rights over freshwater so bottling export operations can be shut down.
Mataatua District Māori Council leader Maanu Paul is preparing a case for the High Court to determine whether native title in freshwater exists under New Zealand common law.
A landmark Waitangi Tribunal report in August found Māori have rights over fresh water in New Zealand, and Paul said the Tribunal had recommended the case be taken to the High Court.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/407280/maori-water-rights-case-aims-to-stop-water-bottlers
The Māori Council hopes its High Court case will force the government into a fair process granting Māori customary rights over freshwater so bottling export operations can be shut down.
Mataatua District Māori Council leader Maanu Paul is preparing a case for the High Court to determine whether native title in freshwater exists under New Zealand common law.
A landmark Waitangi Tribunal report in August found Māori have rights over fresh water in New Zealand, and Paul said the Tribunal had recommended the case be taken to the High Court.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/407280/maori-water-rights-case-aims-to-stop-water-bottlers