According to foreshore and seabed Act 2004 the crown does, but is this decision unfair towards the several Maori groups that claim that Maori are entitled to seek "customary title" over areas of New Zealand's foreshore and seabed?. Taking into consideration that these claims are based around historical possession and the Treaty of Waitangi , should we consider the validity of these Maori rights or should we think of New Zealand as a new consolidated nation where every citizen Maori or European decedent carry the same rights and privileges?
A review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 is being undertaken to determine whether the Act adequately maintains and enhances mana whenua. It will also ensure that both customary and public interests in the coastal marine areas are recognized and provided for. The Foreshore and Seabed Act has proven to be one of the most contentious pieces of legislation in recent history. It is important that government takes the time to consider all issues carefully to strike the appropriate balance between customary interests and the interests of the wider public.
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ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading the rest of your blog as this is an issue that is going on right now.
In my opinion I understand that Maori's still think that they have been treated unfairly but I have to disagree. I think that this nation has come a long way just like many other countries out there. Yes the Maoris were the first people on this land but that doesnt meen that noone else is allowed to come along and live their too. Colonisation is just what happens in this world and I think we should be very proud that we have come together so nicely. I think the reason being that the Maori's and Europeans get along quite well in this country as appose to the aboriginals and Australian Europeans did in the past is due to the fact that our government shows a lot of respect towards the Maoris and provides them with a lot of advantages such as free tertiary education. I therefore dont think we need to give them the foreshore as well. Why cant it just stay the same as it is now? and let the government in place deal with how we use it.
If the Maoris get ownership of the foreshore they are only going to use it for profit making and probably cause more harm to it than our government has.
I agree with Daniels post, though there are still arguments floating about as to who was actually here first. The Moriori seem to be forgotten people. Should they too not have claim to what Maori have? Although I disagree with Daniels idea of the Maori abusing the power if they were to be given ownership of foreshore. Perhaps if some ownership were granted to them on some level to responsible members then perhaps it could work to their advantage. As for full ownership, I don't believe any one country has rights to any ocean.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very delicate topic because for as long as I can remember the Maori people have been proclaiming ownership to land and sea for years.
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ReplyDeleteYeah Maori people were here first and yes anyone who wants to come and live here can do it, but in my opinion people who come here should live by the rules of the people who already live in the land, is like me coming to live here so I have to follow NZ's rules and laws I cant just come and do what ever I do back home (does it make sense) of course the situation is different now but still… shouldn’t the British have had the same attitude anyway? Yes Colonization happened all around the world by it doesn’t mean that was right. We can’t compare Australia’s aborigines with NZ’s Maoris, because they are very different for example Australian aborigines never fight for their rights like Maori people did and still do.
ReplyDeleteI agree in that coming to NZ you have to follow the rules and regulations, much like anyone deciding to migrate to other countries. I suppose the Brits took advantage of the fact that the Maori were disadvantaged having no 'real' weapon to protect themselves other than their hand made spears and other sorts. Using this to their advantage, they clearly had the upper hand. However, I feel more empathy to the Aborigines, they seem to have been shunted into smaller communities and not really given a chance or given a way to improve themselves.
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