Dec 14, 2024
The Whanganui Lands Negotiation Settlement Trust (WLSNT) and the Crown negotiator are seeking agreement from the Whanganui District Council to support the Trust's aspiration to establish a partnership framework with the Council, aiming to include this proposal in their Treaty settlement.
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Dec 14, 2024
Two discussion documents have been released by the Department of Conservation for public feedback. One proposes implementing fees for access to some public conservation areas, while the other concerns the management of conservation land.
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Nov 04, 2024
Here's our written submission on the government's proposed Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill.
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Oct 02, 2024
Legislation intending to clarify certain sections of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act (MACA) to provide certainty around how Customary Marine Title (CMT) is granted for New Zealand’s coastline has passed its first reading. The legislation addresses the definitions of terms such as "exclusive use and occupation" and "substantial interruption."
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Oct 02, 2024
The revised Treaty Principles Bill, released by Cabinet on September 11, is a significant disappointment. Unlike ACT's initial proposal, which included three clear and concise principles aimed at enhancing “certainty and clarity,” Cabinet has recently released a set of principles that diverge considerably from ACT policy. Originally a unified set of three complementary elements, the new principles are an inconsistent mix of contradictions.
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