1This week has been a huge week for Maori. The Government turned its back on the Waitangi Tribunal's 'shares plus' concept and made moves to withdraw Mighty River Power from the State Enterprises Act. The Maori Council announced its intention to take the matter to court. The Iwi Leaders' Forum issued the Crown's Ministers with a letter warning that policy changes on the ETS would devalue Maori forests significantly. The Waitangi Tribunal has slammed successive Governments as discriminatory for the demise of the Maori Language for not supporting Kohanga Reo. Analysis.
2Some analysts have questioned whether the water rights issue has stirred up racial debate in NZ once again. Are Maori expecting or receiving special privileges?