Whanganui iwi title recognised
A Waitangi Tribunal interim report has recognised that Atihau-a-Paparangi people have 'customary title' to the lands, waters, fisheries and associated taonga of the Whanganui River, as guaranteed under the Treaty of Waitangi, and the title has 'not willingly' been relinquished. The report, tabled at a Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council meeting this week, recommends a full substantive hearing on the claims in February. Government rati-fication will be required before any decision becomes law. If ultimately approved, the claim has widespread repercussions for resource allocation and management in New Zealand. If local iwi control the Whanganui, then a number of similar claims on other rivers could be expected, negating the role of regional councils as river managers. Questions about responsibility for flood protection, access, pollution control and channel clearing for tourist boat use would then be raised.
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Ruapehu Bulletin, 21 December 1993, Page 3
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138Whanganui iwi title recognised Ruapehu Bulletin, 21 December 1993, Page 3
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