New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy

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title: New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy
text: The New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy is a debate in the politics of New Zealand. It concerns the ownership of the country's foreshore and seabed, with many Māori groups claiming that Māori have a rightful claim to title. These claims are based around historical possession and the Treaty of Waitangi. On 18 November 2004, the New Zealand Parliament passed a law which deems the title to be held by the Crown. This law, the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004, was enacted on 24 November 2004. S
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description: Indigenous rights controversy
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date created: 2004-05-09T05:03:32Z
date modified: 2024-08-29T10:55:22Z
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