Water rights, Te Reo Maori strategy and Maori representation being discussed at Waitangi on 5 February

“New Zealand Maori Council will be discussing our key policy initiatives in an open forum at Waitangi on Thursday 5 February.” says NZMC Co-Chair Maanu Paul. “This is part of our reporting back to te iwi Maori on what Council has achieved in the past year and where we believe we will be heading in the coming year.” says Mr Paul.

“Council has arranged panel discussions on Maori representation, Maori Wardens, our Water policy proposal and our Te Reo Maori policy and are looking forward to sharing our discussions with others at Te Tii on 5 February.” says Maanu Paul. “Council will also be participating in the Taurangatira Tent discussions at Te Tii Marae”. Council policies on water, representation, Te Reo Maori, Maori Wardens and other matters can be found on www.maoricouncil.com

Programme Te Iwi Maori Forum Thursday, 5 February 2015

10am Maori representation – Willie Jackson and Taihakurei Durie

11am Maori Wardens – Toro Bidois and Des Ratima

12 noon Water Policy – Melanie Mark-Shadbolt, Taihakurei Durie and Owen Lloyd

1pm Te Reo Maori Policy – John Hooker, Maanu Paul and Donna Huata

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