Ngātiwai leader challenges government authority over foreshore and seabed law

Friday 10 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 10 Oct 2025, 1:00pm

In this story NZME, Paul Goldsmith, Chris Finlayson

Ngātiwai rangatira Aperahama Edwards has challenged the government's authority to pass legislation that would tighten rules for Māori seeking customary marine title. Edwards was removed from Parliament's gallery on Thursday after interrupting a debate regarding the proposed changes to the foreshore and seabed laws.

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1. RNZFri 10 Oct 2025, 8:19am

   'Ko wai hoki rātou?': Ngātiwai rangatira speaks out after ejection from foreshore and seabed debate (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 10 Oct 2025, 1:00pm

   Foreshore and seabed: Ngātiwai leader challenges Government’s authority on marine title law (opens in new tab)