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Treaty of Waitangi

ACT The Liberal Party Rodney Hide

Not
set out
on
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website.

Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Metiria Turei

Require that all international treaties give full effect to Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi responsibilities and obligations
Support the comprehensive study of New Zealand history, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, at all curriculum levels, in order to reduce racism and foster a sense of identity in our communities
Reject the use of the Conservation Estate as a cheap source of land for Treaty settlements

New Zealand Labour Party Hon Dr Michael Cullen

Require all claims to be lodged by 1 September 2008, with the aim of settling all claims by 2020
We will continue to negotiate and settle claims with mandated groups, and to support multiple iwi settlements
Work on streamlining the settlement legislation process so that settlements benefit those intended without being unduly held up by the complexities of passing enabling legislation through Parliament
Work with Maori to establish post-settlement governance entities to ensure Maori have the appropriate mechanisms in place to manage their affairs and future development to meet their self identified goals

Maori Party
Te Ururoa Flavell Not
set out
on
their
website.
National Party of New Zealand Christopher Finlayson

Not
set out
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their
website.

New Zealand First Pita Paraone

Remove all references to ‘principles’ of the Treaty from legislation as they remain undefined, ambiguous and are an unstable footing upon which to base claims under the Treaty
Replace the Waitangi Tribunal and refocus operations and research
Set five year deadline for lodging of historical claims and require reporting on claims to be completed by 2012
Resolve historical claims by 2015

Progressive Coalition Hon Jim Anderton Streamline and adequately resource the settlement process
Maori electorates will be remain, until such time it is clear that Maori want them abolished
United Future New Zealand Judy Turner


Commit to a goal of 2014 for the settlement of historical grievances, and resource the claims process to ensure that this becomes a reality
Work with Maori to phase-out separate Maori seats in Parliament by 2014
Ensure that settlements with iwi and other large natural groupings recognise hapu and whanau structures where appropriate
Encourage community partnerships to allow whanau, hapu and iwi to take some co-operative responsibility for social service delivery to their own people

You can find the policy positions of more parties by checking these websites.
Alliance New Zealand
Democrats for Social Credit
Direct Democracy Party
Libertarianz
The Republic Party of New Zealand

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