On Monday two Supplementary Order Papers (SOP) 264 and 265, proposing substantial amendments to the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No3) were released. Supplementary Order Paper 264 proposes amendments which allows iwi and the Crown more flexibility in negotiating settlements under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004. The amendments
Day: August 11, 2011
Te Kōhanga Reo Trust Board have announced that their Waitangi Tribunal treaty claim will receive an urgent hearing by the Waitangi Tribunal. Te Kōhanga Reo Trust Board lodged their claim to the Waitangi Tribunal on July 25 and their claim is to be heard next week.
On Tuesday the Government announced their support of a parliamentary inquiry into milk pricing. Last week the Commerce Commission ruled conducting a full inquiry of its own this lead to public outcry and opposition parties pushing for a Parliamentary investigation into milk pricing . The Commerce Select Committee which will lead the inquiry will be chaired by Labour Party member Lianne Dalziel. Prime Minister John Key says terms of reference could be drawn up by the committee in the next week or two.