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Haami Piripi, one of the Te Rarawa leaders,
is not in favour of the new foreshore and seabed bill.
Te Rarawa is one of the dominant tribes of Northland.
And much of their coastline, like 90 Mile Beach, comes under this bill.
Haami Piripi shares his criticism of the new foreshore and seabed bill.
It has changed, but changed in favour of Pakeha.
The main objection the Te Rarawa Chairman has
is the fact that Maori have to apply,
within a six year period for customary title.
He also believes that the benefits for Pakeha
far outweigh the benefits for Maori.
It has changed.
Port companies would be able to seek fee-simple title,
but that is not the case for Maori.
One thought, one challenge.
It is the Government's fault, because they hold all the chips.
This bill has the support of the National Government
and the Maori Party,
but this Maori leader believes there are no benefits in it for Maori.
The Government is holding on to the aspects of this bill,
that stab Maori in the back.
In the end, this is the only way Maori can obtain customary title,
so the question then becomes, will Te Rarawa embrace the process?
Heta Gardiner, Te Karere.