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flag New Zealand’s Parliament passed a law requiring Māori to prove continuous use of marine areas since 1840 to claim title, sparking widespread criticism.

flag New Zealand’s Parliament passed the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Amendment Act, tightening requirements for Māori groups to claim customary marine title by demanding physical evidence of continuous use since 1840 and reversing recent court rulings that had eased the burden of proof. flag The law, which is retroactive and undermines prior settlements, has drawn sharp criticism from Māori leaders, opposition parties, and legal experts who argue it erodes rights established under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and undermines co-governance. flag While the government says the changes clarify the original intent of the 2011 law, opponents call it a rollback that will fuel legal disputes and deepen historical wounds.

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