Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004
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The Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 is Act of the Parliament of New Zealand
. It arose out of, and further fueled, the New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy
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It was replaced by the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill.
Parliament of New Zealand
The Parliament of New Zealand consists of the Queen of New Zealand and the New Zealand House of Representatives and, until 1951, the New Zealand Legislative Council. The House of Representatives is often referred to as "Parliament".The House of Representatives usually consists of 120 Members of...
. It arose out of, and further fueled, the New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy
New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy
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...
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It was replaced by the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill.