Articles related to ‘Maori Issues’
Friday, 19 December, 2008 | James Johnston
Your group has decided to go into direct negotiations – now what? For many groups, direct negotiations can be a daunting prospect. Here are some tips to make sure you are prepared from the outset.
Understand The Stages Of The Process
It is important to understand the key stages of the settlement process. The Crown can be flexible and negotiations can depart from the usual stages … but… Continue reading
Friday, 19 December, 2008 | Peter Johnston
In the months leading up to 1 September 2008, over 2,000 new Treaty claims were lodged with the Waitangi Tribuanl.These are in addition to the 1,500 that had been lodged over the previous 33 years since the Tribunal was created in 1975. Was yours one of the new ones?
What If I Missed The Deadline?
If it is a contemporary claim – relating to Crown acts or omissions… Continue reading
Tuesday, 29 July, 2008 | Jo-Ella Sarich
In a recent settlement with Central North Island (CNI) Iwi, the Government transferred $195.7 million worth of Crown forest land to the CNI Iwi Collective. In addition, the Collective will receive the rentals that have accumulated on the land since 1989, which are worth approximately $223 million, and an annual income stream of about $13 million.
Crown exotic forest land is often seen as one of the most valuable… Continue reading
Friday, 27 June, 2008 | Peter Johnston
On 17 June 2008, the Government introduced the Affiliate Te Arawa Iwi and Hapu Claims Settlement Bill.
This proposed legislation will give effect to the deed of settlement signed between a collective of 11 Te Arawa affiliated iwi and hapu (“Te Arawa”) and the Crown on 11 June 2008. The Bill will settle the historical claims of the Te Arawa groups that signed the deed of settlement.
The… Continue reading
Wednesday, 23 April, 2008 | Peter Johnston
Rainey Collins solicitor, Dr Bryan Gilling, has recently published 4 major research papers on Maori society and land usage up to the present. They appear in an important series on Maori rangatiratanga published by the Treaty of Waitangi Research Unit, Victoria University of Wellington. Bryan has been Senior Research Associate at the Unit for many years.
The research combines Bryan’s extensive legal and historical expertise. The 4… Continue reading
Monday, 10 December, 2007 | James Johnston
The Government recently introduced a new process for the sale of all Crown-owned land.
The new process responds to community and Government concerns about the proposed Landcorp sale of Whenuakite on the Coromandel Peninsula and Rangiputa in Northland. Landcorp has now agreed to retain these properties, along with seven others, and will continue to farm, and protect the conservation and other natural values, of the properties.
Under the… Continue reading
Wednesday, 3 October, 2007 | Jo-Ella Sarich
The Government recently outlined plans for an emissions trading scheme and for new forestry and environmentally friendly land management initiatives. The emissions trading scheme is aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote environmentally friendly behaviour and create business opportunities for New Zealanders.
The Government plan to fight climate change includes:
- An emissions trading scheme to put a price on greenhouse gas pollution;
- Measures to encourage forestry
Monday, 1 October, 2007 | Jo-Ella Sarich
The misappropriation of Maori culture for commercial gain has become an increasing cause of concern. Recently, the Maori Party took offence at a French Company’s use of the name “Maori Group” to provide bodyguards and other security services. Stars such as Robbie Williams, Mike Tyson, Ben Harper and French football star Eric Cantona have also used moko to promote their images.
Unfortunately, there is currently little that can be… Continue reading
