On Monday the Ngai Tāmanuhiri Claim Settlement Bill was introduced to parliament. The proposed legislation will give effect to the Deed of Settlement entered into by the Crown and Ngai Tāmanuhiri on 5 March 2011. The financial value of the settlement package is circa $15 million, with most of
Day: August 29, 2011
Last week we briefed you on the National Party’s proposed youth welfare policy and the potential links – and risks – to the existing Whānau Ora policy approach. We noted that the Māori Party position on the policy proposal was ambiguous. This week Māori Party Co-Leader, Tariana Turia, who is
On Thursday the Justice and Electoral Select Committee reported back to parliament on the Alcohol Reform Bill. The Committee recommends that the Bill proceed, with 130 changes. The Government accepts the changes proposed, and will seek a second reading of the Bill in September / October.We note The Alcohol Liquor
On Wednesday Environmental Minister, Nick Smith, introduced a Bill into parliament pertaining to New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf. This Bill, if enacted, would create a management framework for activities within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The EEZ is the sea, seabed and subsoil from 12 to 200