8/5/08

Sovereignty, Ureweras 'tricky' in negotiations

Tuhoe's desire for self government and the return of Urewera National Park could prove sticking points in Treaty of Waitangi negotiations with the Crown, a Tuhoe leader, Tamati Kruger says

"I think the tricky issues are around Tuhoe's desire and wish to have Te Urewera National Park regarded as part of our territory," he told reporters.

"The second one that would be difficult for the Crown would be discussions over self government, over mana motuhake and sovereignty. Those are very sensitive issues."

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See Also

Lake Waikaremoana: Back in Tuhoe Hands

Resistencia del Pueblo Tuhoe

Tūhoe: A history of Resistance | October 15th Solidarity

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