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Maori Fisheries Act 1989 (NZ)

Category: Legislation
Binomial Name: Government of New Zealand
Sub Category:Legislation
Place:
State/Country:Aotearoa - New Zealand
Summary Information:
The Maori Fisheries Act 1989 is an Act:
(a) To make better provision for the recognition of Maori fishing rights secured by the Treaty of Waitangi;
(b) To facilitate the entry of Maori into, and the development by Maori of, the business and activity of fishing; and
(c) To make better provision for the conservation and management of the rock lobster fishery.

Related Entries

  • Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Settlement
  • Treaty of Waitangi
  • Organisation
  • Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission
  • Legislation
  • Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992 (NZ)
  • Maori Fisheries Act 2004 (NZ) - Formerly known as

  • References

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    New Zealand Government (1989) Maori Fisheries Act 1989

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