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Foreshore & Seabed Protestors

Maori Protestors photo
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Maori protesting over the 'Foreshore and Seabed Act'.

This Act concerns the ownership of the country's foreshore and seabed, with many Maori groups claiming that Maori have a rightful claim to title. These claims are based around historical possession and the Treaty of Waitangi. On 18 November 2004, the government passed a law which gave ownership to the state thereby giving it to all New Zealanders.

 

 

 

 

Author & photographer: David Johnson (Virtual New Zealand). Providing a credit or link is appreciated.
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