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A hui of iwi leaders and the Crown will begin the dialogue on the best ways to meet the government's goal of completing the settlement of all historical claims under the Treaty of Waitangi by 2014.

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson has announced the appointment of four new lay members to the High Court, under the provisions of the Commerce Act.

The new members are:

Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson today welcomed news that Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi is beginning a process to secure a mandate for the settlement of Ngapuhi's histori

The terms of reference and members of the Government’s ministerial panel to review the Foreshore and Seabed Act have been announced by Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today.

A review of the Foreshore and Seabed act was provided for in the Confidence and Supply Agreement between the National government and the Maori Party.

The Attorney-General worked closely with members of the Maori Party in setting the terms of reference for the review.

The terms set out the scope, timing, and consultation requirements of the review.

Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today welcomed the appointment of former cabinet minister Rt Hon Sir Douglas Graham to facilitate a settlement of historical claim

Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today welcomed the appointment of former cabinet minister Paul Swain as the Crown's lead negotiator in talks with the Ngati Porou

The cultural sector is an increasingly important source of jobs in New Zealand according to a report, Employment in the Cultural Sector, released today by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Ch

A strong delegation of ministers met with iwi today at the inaugural Waikato-Tainui - Crown Relationship Forum  in Hopuhopu, which culminated in the signing of a cultural accord under agreemen

Three groupings of iwi with interests in the Northern South Island and Southern North Island today counter-signed letters of agreement with the Crown. 

Attorney-General Chris Finlayson announced today that the Crown has agreed with representatives of nga hapu o Ngati Porou to extend the timeframe for court documents to be filed under Nga Hapu o Ng

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today the appointment of Rob Osborne as a temporary Associate Judge of the High Court, for a period of 12 months from 29 January 2009.

Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson has today released four Briefings to the Incoming Minister.

Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson has today released the briefing to the Incoming Minister from the Office of Treaty Settlements.

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson has today released five Briefings to the Incoming Minister.