7. Hon PAREKURA HOROMIA (Labour—Ikaroa-Rāwhiti) Link to this
to the Minister of Maori Affairs
Has he received any reports from Te Puni Kōkiri on the benefits for Māori in having foreshore and seabed vested in “public space” rather than Crown ownership?
Hon Dr PITA SHARPLES (Minister of Māori Affairs) Link to this
I have received advice from Te Puni Kōkiri on various aspects of the proposed replacement regime for the Foreshore and Seabed Act, including advice on different ownership options, and how this new regime will restore the mana and dignity to Māori that was removed in the 2004 Act.
Hon Parekura Horomia Link to this
Does he agree with the Hon Tariana Turia, who described vesting the foreshore and seabed in Crown ownership as confiscation; if so, how is vesting it in public space any different from that—and is it outer space, inner space, or lost in space?
Hon Dr PITA SHARPLES Link to this
There is a big difference between Crown ownership and non-ownership—a big difference.
Hon Parekura Horomia Link to this
Does he agree with MP Hone Harawira that the process being used is “bullshit” and pandering to the rednecks; if not, why not?
Te Ururoa Flavell Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. The Minister has no responsibility for members of our party, and in that case that question is out of order.
Hon Trevor Mallard
Mr SPEAKERNo, I do not need to hear any further on the matter. [ Interruption] I am on my feet. Traditionally, members are able to ask Ministers whether they agree with the views of other people, as long as the view that is being expressed is about a matter that is very much the Minister’s responsibility. If the matter is not the Minister’s responsibility, then it is up to the Minister to tell the House that. Being asked whether he agrees with an opinion on a matter is, I believe, in order, but the matter that the opinion relates to must be the Minister’s responsibility.
Hone HarawiraHoi anō, e tū ana au kia whakatēpungia te pānui o te hīkoi takutai moana mai i te tau 2004, me tōna karanga ki te kāwanatanga o Reipa, kia kaua e pāhi i te ture tāhae takutai moana.
[I seek leave to table a notice regarding the foreshore and seabed march in 2004 that calls for the Labour Government not to pass the thieving foreshore bill.]
Anei nā taku pānui.
[Here indeed is my notice.]
I seek leave to table the pamphlet of the 2004 foreshore and seabed hīkoi, calling upon the Labour Government to withdraw its foreshore and seabed legislation.