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Report of the Māori Reference Group: Advice to the Minister on amendments to the HSNO Act to better reflect the Treaty relationship between Māori and the Crown

February 2003, ME469

In response to Cabinet direction [CAB Min (01) 34/16] this paper proposes options for amending the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act 1996, and its related operations, “so that it more appropriately reflects the Treaty of Waitangi relationship”.

This report is Appendix 1 of paper number 8 in the series of cabinet papers and minutes on law changes for new organisms.

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Contents:

Executive summary

Background

Consultation on Treaty proposals

Comment

Māori Reference Group recommendations

Timetable implications

Financial implications

Human rights

Legislative implications

Regulatory impact and compliance cost statement

Publicity

Consultation

Recommendations

Nga Kaihautu Tikanga Taiao

Members of the Authority

 

 

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