Articles related to ‘Treaty’
Monday, 26 September, 2011 | Hai-Yuean Tualima
Miriama and her whanau have been in discussions and have decided to bring a contemporary claim against the Crown. However they are uncertain as to how the legal aid changes will affect their claim.
How will the current legal aid changes affect my Treaty negotiations claim?
From 1 July 2011 legal aid funding that has been available for settlement negotiations was transferred to the Office of Treaty Settlements… Continue reading
Wednesday, 21 September, 2011 | Peter Johnston
The Government has said recently that it will not meet the goal of achieving just and durable settlement of all historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances by 2014.
Instead the goal has been moved forward to 2016.
Our experienced Team can assist you and your group with preparing for and managing the negotiations process… Continue reading
Friday, 2 September, 2011 | Peter Johnston
Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples has announced the names of the two new Waitangi Tribunal members: Ronald Crosby and Kaa Williams.
Mr Ronald Crosby has a legal background. He has specialised in Maori interests in resource management.
Mrs Kaa Williams has been teaching te reo Maori for 30 years. In 2009, Mrs Williams received the Queen’s Service Order for services to Maori.
Dr Monty Soutar, Kihi Ngatai… Continue reading
Wednesday, 31 August, 2011 | Peter Johnston
A key issue currently facing Claimant groups is the issue of mandate. This Crown-imposed requirement is necessary in order to progress to Direct Negotiations with the Office of Treaty Settlements on behalf of the Crown and towards any potential settlement.
A mandate is where the Claimant group gives authority – a “mandate” – to a representative body or individuals (mandated representatives) to negotiate the terms of the settlement agreement… Continue reading
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011 | Jo-Ella Sarich
Thinking about entering direct negotiations with the Crown to settle your Treaty of Waitangi claim? You may be asking some of these questions:
What requirements does my claim have to meet?
To enter into direct negotiations, the Crown must accept that your grievance is well founded. Your claim does not have to go through the Waitangi Tribunal process first, but must be well set out and supported by… Continue reading
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011 | Peter Johnston
It’s a fact … Waitangi Tribunal claims create vast amounts of paper! So how do you keep on top of it all?
Your lawyer will notify you of all documentation received and usually copies will be sent to you for your own records. As time progresses, the file starts to swell and the shelf (if you have one) starts to sag. Here are 5 handy tips to help you… Continue reading
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011 | Peter Johnston
Most groups need expert historical assistance in support of their Treaty claims, both before the Waitangi Tribunal and in direct negotiations with the Crown.
The Crown Forestry Rental Trust (“CFRT”) funds and manages most projects. You need to be ready when they offer to consult on the research programme and topics, the historians who they think are best suited to each project, and the report as it is being… Continue reading
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011 | Peter Johnston
In trying to achieve greater efficiency dealing with thousands of claims, the Waitangi Tribunal long ago became a legal forum. Given the complexity of the issues and the process the involvement of legal counsel has become essential.
Lawyers engaged in the Waitangi Tribunal process should be approved as providers by the Legal Services Agency. You should choose someone with the necessary experience to assist you, and capacity to undertake… Continue reading
Tuesday, 16 August, 2011 | Peter Johnston
Claimants only get one shot at presenting their claim before the Tribunal, it is important that they begin now (or continue doing so) planning their claim and how it will be prepared and presented.
Following these steps will help ensure that your best claim is put forward most effectively and will help you achieve a successful outcome:
Know what you want
You should, as a claimant community… Continue reading
Thursday, 26 August, 2010 | Peter Johnston
Recent developments have been made by the Waitangi Tribunal in the Taihape and Porirua ki Manawatu Inquiry Districts, two of the final areas to begin investigation as part of the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process.
Chief Judge Wilson Isaac and Deputy Chief Judge Caren Fox have been appointed as Presiding Officers for Taihape and Porirua ki Manawatu respectively. Professor Pou Temara is the first of the Tribunal members to… Continue reading
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