NZFWDA News
Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill
Public submissions are being invited on this bill. The closing date for submissions is Friday,
19 November 2010.
The committee intends to travel widely to hear submissions on the bill, to locations including
Invercargill, Christchurch, Blenheim, Wellington, Bay of Plenty, Hamilton, Auckland and
Whangarei. “This is an issue that a lot of New Zealanders feel strongly about. We want to
hear from all people who have an interest in the foreshore and seabed of New Zealand” said
Hon Tau Henare, Chairperson of the Māori Affairs Select Committee.
The bill aims to reform the law relating to ownership of the foreshore and seabed following a
review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 which was completed in June 2009. The bill
defines a “common marine and coastal area” which means the marine and coastal area other
than specified freehold land (land already in private ownership) and conservation areas and
reserves and "the bed of Te Whaanga Lagoon in the Chatham Islands" and provides that
"neither the Crown nor any other person owns, or is capable of owning, the common marine
and coastal area”. The bill aims to give legal recognition, protection and expression to the
customary interests of Māori over the common marine and coastal area. The bill details
various public rights and powers over this area, such as public rights of access, navigation and
fishing.
A copy of the bill can be purchased at any Bennetts Government Bookshop or viewed online
at www.legislation.govt.nz
Submissions should be forwarded by the due date, either online using our website
(www.parliament.nz) or in writing to the address below. If a submitter wishes to appear
before the committee, they need to state this clearly and provide a name, daytime phone
number and email address. Submissions generally become public and are published on our
website. For further guidance on making a submission, read our publication Making a
submission to a Parliamentary Select Committee on our website or contact us at
04 817 9520.
WELLINGTON 6160.
For more information contact:
Hon Tau Henare (Chairperson)
Māori Affairs Committee
(04) 817 6934
OR
Suze Jones (Clerk of the Committee)
(04) 817 9506
CORANZ overview on Foreshore and Seabed legislation / Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill
Do you know that the National government intends removing Crown ownership from the foreshore and seabed by the end of summer? This is effectively taking your property. It is virtually the giving away of a priceless public asset. The reason is simply politics and power. To retain its power base the National Government has agreed in return for Maori Party support in Parliament, to repeal the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed Act. That 2004 Act re-affirmed the Crown ownership that had been in place since 1840. The foreshore and seabed has been, and is at present, there for every New Zealander to use, enjoy and be responsible for.
Read the comments of Dr Hugh Barr and then write your own comments to the Select Committee to reach them before 19 November 2010
Speak now, or forever lose your beach!
"National's Marine and Coastal Area Bill will repeal Crown ownership of New Zealand's foreshore and seabed and replace it with a regime that will allow Maori only ownership and control.
Repealing Crown ownership is crucial if they are to achieve their goal.
I hope this briefing paper will assist you in better understanding the significance of this bill to the future direction and well being of New Zealand."
Download the PDF briefing paper below.
Eastbourne Scouts Four Wheel Drive Rally
Rimutaka State Forest Park to Ocean Beach , Wairarapa - Sunday 7th November
The Eastbourne Scouts are running a Jamboree Fundraiser Four Wheel Drive rally on Sunday 7th November from Rimutaka State Forest Park, Wainuiomata, and scouting around the rugged Southern Coast through Orongorongo Station to Ocean Beach in the Wairarapa.
This is an exciting off road adventure for all of the family around the Wainuiomata – Wairarapa coastline, not usually open to the public. There is plenty of opportunity to stop along the trail to check out the awesome views, natural landscape, seals and places of historical interest including Barneys Whare (historic artists hut), the early settlers coast trail and Orongorongo Station. The 35km of formed tracks around the Coast are suitable for any 4WD vehicle with adequate clearance; so anyone looking to take their ‘shiny’ street-bound 4WD vehicle off the tarmac for a fun and exciting family day trip can come along and drive the trails under the guidance of 4WD experts LinRod and the Featherston 4x4 club.
The Scouts will be setting up BBQ food and drinks stalls and beachside activities at the end of the rally on Ocean Beach: to satisfy hungry travellers. The drive expects to arrive at the Ocean Beach end near Wharekauhau Lodge, for the BBQ feast at around 2.30 pm approx.
Entry is $75 per vehicle and as there are limited places, anyone interested in coming along should register now with Hans van der Wilt on 027 230 1045, Dean Goble on 0274 404 010 or email ebscouts4wd@gamebreaker.co.nz
West Coast CMS published by DOC
The main document is a large PDF file but it is available as individual sections too.
4x4 National Trials 2010/11 schedule
the season calendar for 2010- 2011 can be found on the NZFWDA forum...