Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill

Grey Power opposed the repeal of the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed Amendment Act and has strong concerns with respect to Clause 93 Part 4 of the new Bill which provides for customary rights and customary marine title to be negotiated by agreement with the Crown (Minister) and be formalised by Order-In-Council. Grey Power will oppose the inclusion of this clause but will support Clause 96 Part 4 which empowers the High Court to rule on these matters.

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