Discussion on the Maori Land Bill (Māori Affairs Amendment Acts 1967). It covers the background to the loss of Maori land and Maori aspirations for the future. The Prichard Report has been widely criticised as has the earlier drafting of the bill, which was considered 'clumsy', and communication with Maori has been insufficient. There is a call for a Royal Commission into Maori land.
Ralph Hanan, Minister of Justice and Maori Affairs
Hugh Kawharu, Academic
Arnold Reedy, Kaumatua, Ngati Porou
Broadcaster
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Owning Organisation
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Episode Description
- Discussion on the Maori Land Bill (Māori Affairs Amendment Acts 1967). It covers the background to the loss of Maori land and Maori aspirations for the future. The Prichard Report has been widely criticised as has the earlier drafting of the bill, which was considered 'clumsy', and communication with Maori has been insufficient. There is a call for a Royal Commission into Maori land.
Ralph Hanan, Minister of Justice and Maori Affairs
Hugh Kawharu, Academic
Arnold Reedy, Kaumatua, Ngati Porou
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Contributors
- Hugh Kawharu (Speaker)
- Ralph Hanan MP (Speaker)
- Arnold Reedy (Speaker)