Foreshore and Seabed Consultation Hui – Dates and Venues

The government has begun to consult with Maori on its Foreshore and Seabed Proposal. The government has indicated it is keen to hear from Maori and is putting on 11 hui across the country. These hui will be facilitated by Wira Gardiner and attended by senior Ministers and local MPs. View the government proposals.

Hui Schedule:
All hui will begin with a powhiri at 10am and run to 2 pm.

4/09/03
Whangara Marae
Gisborne

5/09/03
Whakaue Marae
Maketu, Bay of Plenty

9/09/03
Omaka Marae
Blenheim

11/09/03
Mataiwhetu Marae
Thames

12/09/03
Omahu Marae
Hastings

16/09/03
Kotahitanga Marae
Whangarei

18/09/03
Rapaki Marae
Christchurch

19/09/03
Te Rau Aroha Marae
Invercargill

23/09/03
Owae Marae
New Plymouth

25/09/03
Pipitea Marae
Wellington

26/09/03
Orakei Marae
Auckland

Whether it is to indicate your support, show your opposition, or to simply find out more about the government policy, make it a priority to attend your local consultation hui.

Further information can be obtained by phoning the government phone-line 0508 FORESHORE.