Travelling the widths and breadths of New Zealand has been an eye-opening experience for Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Chris Finlayson. A position that has seen the boy originally from Wellington step foot deep into the heart of Māoridom.
Tag: Chris Finlayson. Showing results 11 - 20 of 31
Primary tabs
Search results
-
Northland hapū seek mandate to settle their own treaty claims
A group of hapū from Northland are hoping to get the mandate to undertake their own treaty claims.
-
Treaty Minister criticises Ngāti Kahu leadership
The Minister of Treaty Negotiations has criticised Ngāti Kahu's leadership. Dr Chris Finlayson questions whether the Rūnanga ā-Iwi o Ngāti Kahu has a strong enough mandate to settle their Far North treaty claims.
-
Hauraki Mayor urges Finlayson to settle Hauraki iwi claims
The Hauraki District Mayor is urging Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson to get on with settling the Hauraki Iwi Collectives Treaty claims.
-
Tukoroirangi Morgan threatens legal action over Govt's land sell off
Tainui spokesperson Tukoroirangi Morgan has threatened legal action over the government's surplus land sell off in Auckland.
-
PM says SIS and GCSB should be more open about their operations
Prime Minister John Key says the law that controls the SIS and GCSB needs to change.
-
Tūhoronuku executive meet with Minister of Treaty Negotiations
Executive members of Tūhoronuku, the group responsible for negotiating a treaty settlement with the Crown for Ngāpuhi, has met with the Minister of Treaty Negotiations. Chris Finlayson has confirmed that Treaty Negotiations with Ngāpuhi have begun.
-
Treaty Minister appears before the Māori Affairs Select committee
A claim has been lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal by a group of Māori over the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA).
-
Tāonga returned to Te Atiawa after over 40 years
A treasure once lost has now returned. That's the saying befitting the tribe of Te Ātiawa, in particular their sub-tribe of Ngāti Rahiri, who were returned their historic panels today. For over 40 years the panels were held overseas, their story is certainly a remarkable one.
-
Ministers meet with Taranaki Māori to discuss important issues
A ministerial delegation including Prime Minister John Key is being held in Taranaki over the next few days meeting with local whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori organisations.