on Treaty settlement negotiations
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has received formal requests by at least three hapū to stop negotiating the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement with its pre-settlement trust.
The trust won a majority vote to represent the Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi in talks with the Crown, but letters released to RNZ reveal it continues to face widespread opposition.
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little has received formal requests by at least three hapū to stop negotiating the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement with its pre-settlement trust.
The trust won a majority vote to represent the Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi in talks with the Crown, but letters released to RNZ reveal it continues to face widespread opposition.
Link to article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/08/eastern-bay-of-plenty-iwi-fully-divided-on-treaty-settlement-negotiations.html
