Story: Law of the foreshore and seabed
Following the Ngāti Apa decision, the government of Helen Clark faced a demanding challenge: balancing heightened Māori expectations with issues such as public access. The point is highlighted in this cartoon by Tom Scott.
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Alexander Turnbull Library
Cartoon by Tom Scott
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.




