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
