Government to proceed with foreshore and seabed legislation changes

Tuesday 5 August 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 5 Aug 2025, 3:28pm

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Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the Government will move to change the Marine and Coastal Areas Act. The proposed legislation aims to make it more difficult for Māori to claim customary title to marine and coastal areas. This follows a Supreme Court ruling that the Government says does not go far enough.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 5 Aug 2025, 2:35pm

   Foreshore and seabed: Govt to pass marine and coastal areas legislation despite Supreme Court ruling (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 5 Aug 2025, 2:48pm

   Govt forges ahead with foreshore and seabed change (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 5 Aug 2025, 2:55pm

   Minister confirms seabed and foreshore change, limiting Māori rights (opens in new tab)

4. The Press via RNZTue 5 Aug 2025, 3:28pm

   Government forges ahead with foreshore and seabed law (opens in new tab)

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