Sunday February 9, 2025
News:
Ngāi Tahu’s freshwater lawsuit could be a blockbuster
A legal dispute begins on Monday in which Ngāi Tahu seeks much more control over the freshwater in the South Island. The lawsuit in the Christchurch High Court has the potential to be a blockbuster politically and economically, although a final ruling is probably years away.
What does Ngāi Tahu want?
Not money, according to papers filed as part of the lawsuit.
And not “ownership” of the water, as that term is understood in British or Commonwealth contexts.
Rather, the iwi seeks recognition of its “rangatiratanga” over water. That term is defined in Ngāi Tahu’s statement of claim as “sovereignty, chieftainship, right to exercise authority [and/or] chiefly authority”. The word is in the Māori language version of the treaty.
Ngāi Tahu argues its rangatiratanga over freshwater Incorporates The “right To Make, Regulate, Alter And Enforce Decisions Pertaining To How Wai Māori (freshwater) Is Allocated, Used, Managed And Traded, And By Whom”.......
See full article HERE
Mayor Whanau: “constant attacks on Māori will not be tolerated”
“Waitangi Day has always been one of the most important days on Aotearoa’s calendar, offering us an opportunity to reflect on our history and our founding document.”
“This Waitangi Day, it is clear we are at a political turning point. We must take this opportunity to show central government that their constant attacks on Māori and Te Tiriti will not be tolerated in Aotearoa, and the proposed Treaty Principles Bill must be shelved as it threatens the social, cultural and political fabric of our country.”....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: Waitangi........
Mike's Minute: Our race relations prevent progress
Geoff Parker: Waitangi National Sick Day a huge success.
Propaganda:
Not money, according to papers filed as part of the lawsuit.
And not “ownership” of the water, as that term is understood in British or Commonwealth contexts.
Rather, the iwi seeks recognition of its “rangatiratanga” over water. That term is defined in Ngāi Tahu’s statement of claim as “sovereignty, chieftainship, right to exercise authority [and/or] chiefly authority”. The word is in the Māori language version of the treaty.
Ngāi Tahu argues its rangatiratanga over freshwater Incorporates The “right To Make, Regulate, Alter And Enforce Decisions Pertaining To How Wai Māori (freshwater) Is Allocated, Used, Managed And Traded, And By Whom”.......
See full article HERE
Mayor Whanau: “constant attacks on Māori will not be tolerated”
“Waitangi Day has always been one of the most important days on Aotearoa’s calendar, offering us an opportunity to reflect on our history and our founding document.”
“This Waitangi Day, it is clear we are at a political turning point. We must take this opportunity to show central government that their constant attacks on Māori and Te Tiriti will not be tolerated in Aotearoa, and the proposed Treaty Principles Bill must be shelved as it threatens the social, cultural and political fabric of our country.”....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Bob Edlin: Waitangi........
Mike's Minute: Our race relations prevent progress
Geoff Parker: Waitangi National Sick Day a huge success.
Propaganda:
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