Our 2011 election manifesto - Labour Party

TREATY OF WAITANGI
Our vision
The Treaty is the founding constitutional document of New Zealand. It provides the basis for
the relationship between Māori and the government. Labour appreciates this and is
committed to honouring the obligations the Treaty imposes upon the government.
Our policy
Labour will ensure that all historical Treaty settlements are completed by 2020.
Labour will implement a Treaty education programme for stakeholders and
communities.
Labour will work with Tuhoe in regard to their interests in Te Urewera.
Labour will continue to work with iwi on innovative redress models to best reflect the
nature of their claims under the Treaty of Waitangi.
Labour will continue to uphold the availability of civil legal aid for iwi pursuing
Waitangi Tribunal claims.
Labour will not abolish the Waitangi Tribunal once historical treaty claims have been
settled.
Post treaty settlements
Labour will support skill development in both governance and management, post
Treaty settlement.
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