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Whenua Māori me Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Land occupations and claims under the Treaty

Overview

This section explains the status of te Tiriti o Waitangi (“te Tiriti”) in Aotearoa and the rights under te Tiriti that might be relevant for activists. It explains the process for taking a claim to the Waitangi Tribunal and how making a Tribunal claim might support a political movement seeking justice.

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