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Final showdown in Parliament as Government pushes through Marine and Coastal Area law changes

Government says reforms restore original intent while opponents warn Māori rights are eroded #Māori #Indigedon #Indigenous #Colonialism #Raupatu

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Final showdown in Parliament as Government pushes through Marine and Coastal Area law changes

Parliament passed MACA amendments amid protests. Government says clarity; critics say it erodes Māori rights, tightens CMT/PCR tests, overrides court rulings, and sparks legal uncertainty.

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