Māori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell welcomed the first reading of Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill in the House today.
Mr Flavell says the Bill aims to recognise and provide for the mana and tino rangatiratanga that Māori have always exercised over their lands, resources and taonga.
“To achieve that purpose will be one of the most important measures that Parliament will consider for Māori in our time,” Mr Flavell says.