The debate over whether Māori hold customary ownership or title rights to New Zealand's foreshore and seabed, encompassing related legislation, court claims, and ongoing disputes about Māori access to and control of coastal and marine resources.
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original 2004 law sparked major Māori rights controversy
Marine and coastal rights law changes not justifiable former united future leader saysgovernment reforms undermine customary claims
Foreshore and seabed exhausted south island group sent back to court after customary rights winStacked weekly counts; colour by editorial lean. Stuff and The Spinoff lean centre-left, NZ Herald centre-right, others centre.
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