Maori Land Court to query forest lease flick
The Maori Land Court has agreed to look into whether Carter Holt Harvey can sell its interests in forests on Maori owned land to a North American hedge fund.
Landowners’ spokesperson Willy Te Aho says Carter Holt tried to get around the terms of the leases by selling the company which holds the leases, New Zealand Forest Products, rather than the leases themselves.
Mr Te Aho says that is still an interest in Maori land, and the special sitting in February is the right place to argue it out.
"The whole intent of the Turei Whenua Maori Act 1993 is about the retention of interests in Maori land in Maori ownership so yes there was a lease agreement with New Zealand Forest Products, but if the owners of that lease no longer want to participate in that lease, then it should first be offered back to the Maori landowners,” Mr Te Aho says.
He says the landowners believe Carter Holt and New Zealand Forest Products are in breach of the lease agreements.
INDIGENOUS DOCTORS GATHER FOR HUI
More than 200 indigenous doctors from around the Pacific are in Rotorua this week for their bi-annual congress.
David Jensen, the chair of the Maori medical practitioners association, says it's an opportunity to network and learn about research developments.
Dr Jensen says there is much to learn from each other.
“We have some similar histories, we have some very similar health issues facing us including diabetes and mental health issues. The really great thing is to get together with docs who have a similar approach and other indigenous doctors and share information abut the research that is going on that can make a difference for our people,” Dr Jensen says.
HENRY CREDITED FOR POLYNESIAN POLICIES
Sports commentator Ken Laban says Maori and Polynesian players should benefit from the approach to the World Cup being taken by All Black coach Graeme Henry.
Mr Laban says the former headmaster has been able to accommodate the cultural demands placed on some of our top players, without compromising their professional aspirations.
He says Mr Henry has made some astute moves.
“Releasing the Maori players to play against the British and Irish Lions, to his continued support of Maori and Pacific Island players through those significant leadership positions within the team, and I’ve got even more respect form because he’s got the same opinion as Luke McAllister that most of us have as well, that he may prove to be the absolute key player in 2007 when we try to win the World Cup,” Mr Laban says.
MAORI TELEVISION KEEN ON DIGITAL DIRECTION
Maori Television chief executive Jim Mather says the channel wants to take the step into digital television.
Mr Mather says while it has state of the art broadcasting equipment, the channel is aware that new technologies will change the way people access information.
Mr Mather says in the future more people will access information through the Internet on PCs or personal communication devices.
“I've just had three of our senior managers come back from an IPTV conference in Australia which is basically Internet television. We’re looking ahead and realising 10 years down the track many New Zealanders won’t be watching television through the traditional means of a screen in the corner of your living room, and we need to be prepared for that,” Mather says.
Jim Mather says Maori Television has just recorded its highest ever monthly viewership, but there is no room to be complacent.
WARNING KEY NO JESUS CROSS
The Maori Party should be wary of John Key.
That's the response from left wing political commentator Chris Trotter to the charm offensive being mounted by the new National Party leader.
Mr Trotter says unlike his predecessor, Mr Key recognises the Maori Party will probably hold the swing vote after the next election and its support will be critical for whoever is to be the next government.
He says Mr Key is having a good run, but Maori shouldn't rush to judgment.
“I'm just a bit disappointed our colleagues in the fourth estate are kind of buying all this stuff and retailing it back to the public as if John Key were a cross between Jesus Christ and Abraham Lincoln. He’s a Tory mate, and a fairly hard nosed one too,” Mr Trotter says.
He says the Maori Party should wait and see whether he is prepared to deliver policies that will improve the lot of Maori in health, education and economic development.
TAINUI AUTHORITIES HOLD ECONOMIC ROUND TABLE
Tainui has taken the first step towards bringing together all the economic authorities within their waka.
Tainui executive chairperson Tukuroirangi Morgan says a hui this weekend brought together more than 70 representatives from Waikato, Maniapoto, Raukawa and Hauraki, with interests in mining, forestry, fishing, beef, dairying and sheep.
He says it was a chance to see how such organisations can work in with Waikato-Tainu's post-settlement economic institutions.
“Tainui authorities have never got together. This is the first time that we’ve been able to galvanise people so that we can take the opportunity to talk to each other, to begin to work collectively, begin to engender a spirit of enthusiasm so we can better manage our affairs collectively,” Mr Morgan says.
He says as well as discussing ways to share commercial knowledge and improve economic performance, the hui discussed ways the organisations could influence policy development on water allocation models and land rating.
Landowners’ spokesperson Willy Te Aho says Carter Holt tried to get around the terms of the leases by selling the company which holds the leases, New Zealand Forest Products, rather than the leases themselves.
Mr Te Aho says that is still an interest in Maori land, and the special sitting in February is the right place to argue it out.
"The whole intent of the Turei Whenua Maori Act 1993 is about the retention of interests in Maori land in Maori ownership so yes there was a lease agreement with New Zealand Forest Products, but if the owners of that lease no longer want to participate in that lease, then it should first be offered back to the Maori landowners,” Mr Te Aho says.
He says the landowners believe Carter Holt and New Zealand Forest Products are in breach of the lease agreements.
INDIGENOUS DOCTORS GATHER FOR HUI
More than 200 indigenous doctors from around the Pacific are in Rotorua this week for their bi-annual congress.
David Jensen, the chair of the Maori medical practitioners association, says it's an opportunity to network and learn about research developments.
Dr Jensen says there is much to learn from each other.
“We have some similar histories, we have some very similar health issues facing us including diabetes and mental health issues. The really great thing is to get together with docs who have a similar approach and other indigenous doctors and share information abut the research that is going on that can make a difference for our people,” Dr Jensen says.
HENRY CREDITED FOR POLYNESIAN POLICIES
Sports commentator Ken Laban says Maori and Polynesian players should benefit from the approach to the World Cup being taken by All Black coach Graeme Henry.
Mr Laban says the former headmaster has been able to accommodate the cultural demands placed on some of our top players, without compromising their professional aspirations.
He says Mr Henry has made some astute moves.
“Releasing the Maori players to play against the British and Irish Lions, to his continued support of Maori and Pacific Island players through those significant leadership positions within the team, and I’ve got even more respect form because he’s got the same opinion as Luke McAllister that most of us have as well, that he may prove to be the absolute key player in 2007 when we try to win the World Cup,” Mr Laban says.
MAORI TELEVISION KEEN ON DIGITAL DIRECTION
Maori Television chief executive Jim Mather says the channel wants to take the step into digital television.
Mr Mather says while it has state of the art broadcasting equipment, the channel is aware that new technologies will change the way people access information.
Mr Mather says in the future more people will access information through the Internet on PCs or personal communication devices.
“I've just had three of our senior managers come back from an IPTV conference in Australia which is basically Internet television. We’re looking ahead and realising 10 years down the track many New Zealanders won’t be watching television through the traditional means of a screen in the corner of your living room, and we need to be prepared for that,” Mather says.
Jim Mather says Maori Television has just recorded its highest ever monthly viewership, but there is no room to be complacent.
WARNING KEY NO JESUS CROSS
The Maori Party should be wary of John Key.
That's the response from left wing political commentator Chris Trotter to the charm offensive being mounted by the new National Party leader.
Mr Trotter says unlike his predecessor, Mr Key recognises the Maori Party will probably hold the swing vote after the next election and its support will be critical for whoever is to be the next government.
He says Mr Key is having a good run, but Maori shouldn't rush to judgment.
“I'm just a bit disappointed our colleagues in the fourth estate are kind of buying all this stuff and retailing it back to the public as if John Key were a cross between Jesus Christ and Abraham Lincoln. He’s a Tory mate, and a fairly hard nosed one too,” Mr Trotter says.
He says the Maori Party should wait and see whether he is prepared to deliver policies that will improve the lot of Maori in health, education and economic development.
TAINUI AUTHORITIES HOLD ECONOMIC ROUND TABLE
Tainui has taken the first step towards bringing together all the economic authorities within their waka.
Tainui executive chairperson Tukuroirangi Morgan says a hui this weekend brought together more than 70 representatives from Waikato, Maniapoto, Raukawa and Hauraki, with interests in mining, forestry, fishing, beef, dairying and sheep.
He says it was a chance to see how such organisations can work in with Waikato-Tainu's post-settlement economic institutions.
“Tainui authorities have never got together. This is the first time that we’ve been able to galvanise people so that we can take the opportunity to talk to each other, to begin to work collectively, begin to engender a spirit of enthusiasm so we can better manage our affairs collectively,” Mr Morgan says.
He says as well as discussing ways to share commercial knowledge and improve economic performance, the hui discussed ways the organisations could influence policy development on water allocation models and land rating.
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