KahuTaniwha proof of Maori water rightsThe Maori Council has told the urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into water rights that a long-held belief by hapu and iwi of taniwha as guardian spirits of the waterways is strong evidence of Maori belief that they 'owned' the water.18 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandMaori claims threaten SOE value - TreasuryA Treasury official says Maori rights in water and geothermal resources are a risk to the value of energy companies, and that it will be made clear to investors when Mighty River shares go on sale.13 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuJohn Key: Waking the taniwhaThe Maori Council's Waitangi Tribunal water claim has served notice that the "taniwha" of Maori customary ownership has been awakened by the Government's partial asset sales plan.13 Jul 05:30 PM
