Minister Brownlee Ignores Aboriginal Title Concerning Offshore Oil Exploration In New Zealand

Minister Brownlee Ignores Aboriginal Title Concerning Offshore Oil Exploration In New Zealand   “All offshore oil exploration permits should be suspended until clear title to the resource has been established beyond the 12 nautical mile limit,” David Clendon, the Green Party Maori Affairs Spokesperson said today.   “I am disturbed to learn that Crown Minerals is aware of aboriginal title issues but that Minister Brownlee is proceeding with permit offers as if it doesn’t matter.   A Crown...

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