Opposition promises to repeal changes to marine and coastal rights law

Wednesday 22 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 22 Oct 2025, 8:04am

In this story Labour Party, National Party, Chris Bishop, Paul Goldsmith, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court

Parliament has passed changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act, which critics argue diminish Māori customary rights. Opposition parties have pledged to overturn the coalition's amendments if they return to power.

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1. NewsroomWed 22 Oct 2025, 6:28am

   Opposition promises to repeal marine and coastal rights law change (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZWed 22 Oct 2025, 8:04am

   Morning Report live: Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni on RNZ's political panel (opens in new tab)