Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 13, 2020 4:28:59 GMT 12
MANAWATŪ IWI ARGUE 130,000 HECTARES OF LAND WAS STOLEN BY THE CROWN
Financial compensation is sought, along with the restoration of original Māori names for streets, lakes and reserves. Crown land is also expected to be returned to iwi.
In his opening address, Durie told the tribunal the iwi were defrauded, defeated and driven from their land when deals began in 1840.
The Government failed to get consent of each hapū through its senior representatives.
The Native Land Court then backed the Government's purchase in a ruling Durie described as "contrived and dishonest"......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/120194327/manawat-iwi-argue-130000-hectares-of-land-was-stolen-by-the-crown
Financial compensation is sought, along with the restoration of original Māori names for streets, lakes and reserves. Crown land is also expected to be returned to iwi.
In his opening address, Durie told the tribunal the iwi were defrauded, defeated and driven from their land when deals began in 1840.
The Government failed to get consent of each hapū through its senior representatives.
The Native Land Court then backed the Government's purchase in a ruling Durie described as "contrived and dishonest"......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/120194327/manawat-iwi-argue-130000-hectares-of-land-was-stolen-by-the-crown
