Paul Goldsmith: Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister on the plan to override a Court of Appeal decision regarding Customary Marine Titles

The Government wants to override a Court of Appeal decision over Māori claims to coastlines. 

The Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister has announced plans to tighten restrictions, requiring iwi seeking Customary Marine Titles to prove they've had continuous exclusive use and ownership of the area since 1840. 

Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking a 2023 court ruling went too far in weakening the eligibility test, and now they're having to tidy it up. 

He says while it is unusual for the Government to override the courts, a high threshold must be reinstated. 

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