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WAI 796 Report on the Management of the Petroleum Resource Waitangi Tribunal

Tribunal Report 2003. Tribunal found that petroleum assets should be on the table in any settlement negotiations with affected claimantsCrown did not accept this recommendationSame claimants in the WAI796 enquiry:Ngaruahine and Ngati Kahungunu. Representation at Enquiry. ClaimantsRob Robson for

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WAI 796 Report on the Management of the Petroleum Resource Waitangi Tribunal

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    1. WAI 796 Report on the Management of the Petroleum Resource – Waitangi Tribunal John Pfahlert Petroleum Exploration and Production Association NZ

    2. Tribunal Report 2003 Tribunal found that petroleum assets should be on the table in any settlement negotiations with affected claimants Crown did not accept this recommendation Same claimants in the WAI796 enquiry: Ngaruahine and Ngati Kahungunu

    3. Representation at Enquiry Claimants Rob Robson for Crown Minerals Fred McLay – TRC Blair Sutherland – STDC No one from industry invited to contribute

    4. Claimants Case Law biased against Maori interests in the natural world – in favour of conflicting interests Law fails to ensure effective Maori participation – no capacity to overcome obstacles to effective participation (no resources) Maori interests in natural world and their culture being denied and damaged

    5. Crown Case Processes in CMA and RMA consistent with Treaty Provides Maori an appropriate role in decision making Maori able to put their interests to decision makers through good faith consultation Those interests are given due weight by decision makers

    6. Principal Finding The report concludes that there are a number of areas where the current laws and processes for the management of petroleum are not Treaty compliant

    7. Recommendation 1 The recognition of the claimants’ Treaty interest requires the inclusion of petroleum assets in any relevant settlement package between the affected iwi and the Crown in settlement of historical claims

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