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APPENDIX 3CABINET APPROVEDTREATY STATEMENTS381 Statements of Treaty policy and obligations which have been previouslyapproved by GovernmentProvided such statements meet the general requirements of relevance and effectiveness,then they are permitted within CMRI. They include:• clauses which refer to or note references to the Treaty in legislation• statements, which recognise the Treaty, in Government goals and policy frameworks (forexample, the Key Government Goals to Guide Public Sector Policy and Performance, Statementof Government Intentions for an Improved Community-Government Relationship)• the 1989 Principles for Crown Action on the Treaty of Waitangi, which the Governmenthas endorsed• those recommendations of the 1988 Royal Commission on Social Policy which theGovernment has approved.Treaty-related provisions in statutesUse of statutory expressions within CMRI is subject to the condition that all generalundertakings, including those derived from statute, be accompanied by statements of whatthese will mean in practical terms for the parties.2 Treaty statements endorsed by the CrownThe second category of Treaty statements allowed under the CMRI policy framework are thosewhich repeat or closely reflect statements already made by the Crown in submissions to thecourts or the Waitangi Tribunal. Below is a selection of such statements. Subject to all otherrequirements of the CMRI policy framework, these statements can also be used within CMRI.Statements which refer to the Treaty as the basis of Crown-Mäori relationships and as afounding document of New Zealand“The Treaty of Waitangi establishes the unique relationship between the Crown and Mäori.”“The Treaty of Waitangi is a founding document of Government in Aotearoa/New Zealand.”CMRI: GUIDELINES AND ADVICE FOR GOVERNMENT AND STATE SECTOR AGENCIES
Treaty principles and concepts“The Crown acknowledges that it has an obligation to act in an informed manner when it formspolicy or acts in ways that affect Mäori interests.”39“The Crown acknowledges that it is under a duty of active protection in relation to Mäori rightsand interests guaranteed pursuant to Article 2.”“The parties each have an obligation to act in good faith, fairly, reasonably and honourablytowards the other.”“Central to the Treaty relationship and implementation of Treaty principles is a commonunderstanding that Mäori will have an important role in implementing (policies/services) forMäori and that the Crown and Mäori will relate to each other in good faith and with mutualrespect, cooperation and trust.”“In order to recognise and respect the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, the parties haveagreed to establish (mechanisms/processes/structures) to enable (the Mäori Collective) tocontribute to the (planning/policy development/decision-making/delivery) of (the Agency’s)specified (policies/functions/services).”“In order to recognise the Crown’s obligations to act in an informed manner, (the Agency) will(provide information/seek input/give adequate time for response/consider submissions) on theexercise of (particular) functions.”APPENDIX 3
Page 5: INTRODUCTIONThe Government values t
Page 9 and 10: OVERVIEWIn developing and executing
Page 11 and 12: In contemplating a CMRI the followi
Page 13 and 14: Agencies should consider expenses r
Page 17 and 18: THE RELATIONSHIPBuilding a strong r
Page 20: PURPOSEAll CMRI must contain clear
Page 24 and 25: COMMITMENTS BY OFFICIALSUndertaking
Page 26 and 27: For example:The is bound by the pr
Page 28 and 29: CMRI are intended to be forward loo
Page 30 and 31: 28PHASE 3APPROVAL ANDEXECUTIONCMRI:
Page 32 and 33: CENTRAL REPOSITORY AND ANNUAL REPOR
Page 34 and 35: The following is advice on:• futu
Page 36 and 37: 34APPENDICESWHAKAMANA - INFLUENCE:
Page 38 and 39: RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTCHECKLISTThi
Page 42 and 43: 3 Treaty statements developed by th
Page 44 and 45: 42Goals of the Relationship6. The p
Page 46 and 47: Term of MOU22. This MOU:(1) commenc
Page 48 and 49: 46(2) share information as it relat
Page 50 and 51: 483 Responsibilities, Access and Re
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