‘A TRIUMPH OF IDEOLOGY OVER COMMON SENSE’

‘Crown Minerals estimates that New Zealand’s future ironsands industry could be worth up to $1 trillion. Under National’s proposed new foreshore and seabed law, which will be rushed through by Christmas, Maori will be given ownership of New Zealand’s ironsands reserves. These reserves are presently held by the Crown for the benefit of all New Zealanders.’  (bold mine kg)

Muriel Newman