12:15 pm today

Govt proposes changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act

From Midday Report, 12:15 pm today

The government is proposing legislation to nullify a Court of Appeal decision and amend the Marine and Coastal Area Act to so Māori will again need to prove they've had continuous exclusive use and ownership of the area since 1840. Chair of Northland iwi Ngati Wai Aperahama Edwards spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.