In a show of
unequivocal strength Maori have delivered a declaration
asserting their customary rights to the foreshore and
seabed.
The declaration also calls on Maori MPs to oppose
any legislation that extinguishes
Maori customary rights.
The Paeroa Declaration and explanatory documents is to be
widely distributed allowing Maori and the public to avoid
media and political inaccuracies.
The paper can be viewed
at
http://aotearoa.wellington.net.nz/he/paeroa.doc
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