1
Two North Island iwi have confirmed they will seek customary title under the Government's new seabed and foreshore legislation.
2
The legislation repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 and restores the right of Maori to seek customary title in the courts.
3
It restored the rights of iwi to seek customary rights in court and ruled that no one owned the foreshore and seabed.
4
The Human Rights Commission is calling on Parliament to make it easier for Maori to seek customary title to the foreshore and seabed.