He Kupu Taurangi : Treaty settlements and the future of Aotearoa New Zealand

As Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations from 2008 to 2017, Christopher Finlayson completed an unprecedented number of settlements with iwi. In 2012 alone, Parliament passed more Treaty legislation than it had over the previous twenty years. Christopher Finlayson gained unique insight into the elements of successful negotiations and was involved in developing legal innovations to reach settlements. In this book, the authors analyse the essential components of settlements, reference particular settlements in looking at themes such as natural resources, co-governance and legal personality, and they discuss the impact of the process and outcomes on the relationship between Māori and the Crown. "Between 2008 and 2017, an unprecedented number of Treaty of Waitangi settlements were completed with iwi and hapū across New Zealand. As Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Christopher Finlayson led this work on behalf of the Crown. In doing so, he gained unique insights into the elements of successful negotiations and developed ground-breaking legal innovations that enabled settlements to be reached. In He Kupu Taurangi, the authors tell the story of the challenges and successes of New Zealand's Treaty Settlements project. They cover themes including apologies, financial and cultural redress, natural resources, co-governance and the establishment of legal entities. They pay particular attention to the landmark Whanganui River and Ngāi Tūhoe settlements, which have become internationally recognised. Finally, the authors look ahead to consider how to ensure Treaty settlements last the distance and what the next steps are in the Treaty relationship between Māori and the Crown"--Publisher information As Minister For Treaty Of Waitangi Negotiations From 2008 To 2017, Christopher Finlayson Completed An Unprecedented Number Of Settlements With Iwi. In 2012 Alone, Parliament Passed More Treaty Legislation Than It Had Over The Previous Twenty Years. Christopher Finlayson Gained Unique Insight Into The Elements Of Successful Negotiations And Was Involved In Developing Legal Innovations To Reach Settlements. In This Book, The Authors Analyse The Essential Components Of Settlements, Reference Particular Settlements In Looking At Themes Such As Natural Resources, Co-governance And Legal Personality, And They Discuss The Impact Of The Process And Outcomes On The Relationship Between Maori And The Crown.