Press Release from New Zealand Maori Council

The New Zealand Maori Council and the Waikato River and Dams Claims Trust have filed their appeal against Tuesday's decision of Justice Young in the water claim case.

The appellants are keen to have the case heard before both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. However, the Crown has stated its concern that in order to meet the proposed asset sale timetable only a direct appeal to the Supreme Court is available.

The Hearing is due to take place on 31 January and 1 February 2013 in Wellington.

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