We also advise that on Tuesday the Government released its six economic priorities (‘Business Growth Agenda’) for next three years these being: (i) Capital markets; (ii) Innovation and ideas; (iii) Skilled and safe workplaces; (iv) Natural resources; (v) Infrastructure (including electricity, broadband, transport); and (vi) Export markets. These items are
Day: March 16, 2012
On Tuesday the Māori Economic Panel released a discussion document on strategic approaches to improve the Māori economy. By way of background, this independent Panel was established by Cabinet last September and is tasked with developing both a Strategy and an Action Plan to improve the performance of the Māori
Te Rarawa iwi members have ratified the Treaty Settlement Deed initialled between Te Rarawa and the Crown last November. The settlement offer is valued at circa $70 million and consists of land, buildings and financial redress.
Iwi members have approved the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa / Tamaki Nui a Rua Trust Treaty Settlement Mandate. This means formal negotiations with the Crown can now commence.
On Monday the Waitangi Tribunal began hearing the claim of the Kōhanga Reo movement, WAI 2336. As we advised last June, the claim alleges fourteen main breaches of the Treaty, which centre on the failure of the Crown to adequately support and respect the Kōhanga Reo National Trust and individual