Water Ownership
Waiariki: the Te Wero debate
Candidates for the Māori seat of Waiariki discuss regional development, water ownership, Treaty Settlements and the support the Māori Party has given to a National government. Audio
PM says no charges any time soon for water bottlers
Bill English says he's open to look at charging bottling companies for water but the complex question of water ownership would need to be resolved first, and that won't happen in a hurry. Video, Audio
Some iwi seeking ownership in water talks
A short while ago I spoke to the Freshwater Iwi Leadership Group adviser Willie Te Aho who told me at least some iwi are seeking to assert ownership rights. Audio
PM maintains nobody owns water
The Prime Minister says the Government will continue to work with iwi over Maori freshwater rights but maintains nobody can own the resource. Audio
PM maintains nobody owns water
Negotiations between the Crown and iwi over Maori freshwater rights are continuing despite the Prime Minister reiterating that nobody owns the resource. Audio
Insight for 17 February 2013 - Maori and Water Rights
Lois Williams explores the authority over water that is at the centre of Maori water claims. Audio