The Treaty Negotiations Minister's defending speaking with the seafood industry - before announcing changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act
The Treaty Negotiations Minister's defending speaking with the seafood industry - before announcing changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act
27 August 2024
The Government last month proposed amending the Act -- meaning Maori would again have to prove continuous, exclusive use since 1840.
One-News reports Paul Goldsmith told industry representatives in May the 100 percent of coastline subject to customary marine title, would likely reduce to five percent.
Goldsmith says it was just a figure he came up with in conversation.
He says we can't know exactly what the percentage will be because that comes down to court judgments.
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