A new Treaty claim
September 15th, 2011 at 7:00 am by David FarrarI understand that for the first time ever, the Crown has filed a Treaty of Waitangi claim against an Iwi.
The Government is claiming that Ngai Tahu sold them dud land in Christchurch and they want Ngai Tahu to buy the land back 
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September 15th, 2011 at 7:11 am
Do tell us this true…..if so, please tell us more
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 7:19 am
Light blue torch-paper and stand clear…..
Well done DPF!
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 7:24 am
At first I thought you posted this as a joke
Vote:Then I realised you were serious
September 15th, 2011 at 7:24 am
Great stuff, only fair to expect the rules to apply in both directions, while they’re at it they should apply for refunds on any tax payer funding for Margaret Mutu’s education, and on Len Browns break dance lessons, as we obviously got a dud with them as well.
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 7:37 am
Could this concept be extended? Like, if the Government sells me dud promises for the use of my tax should I be able to claim it back?
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 7:43 am
What is the crown intending to do with the five blankets, 4 muskets, the bottle of Hokonui hooch and the pound of tobacco when the price is refunded?
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 7:58 am
1840 – Polack, J. S. Manners and Customs of the New Zealanders
True legitimate valour has nothing to do with the composition of the warrior, but superior tactics indeceit and treachery; and it was a full knowledge of this ingredient in their character, that induced Captain Cook to observe, “Never trust a. New Zealander.”
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 8:07 am
Put your paddle away DPF – before some plonkers think this is actually legit!
Oh oh….
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 8:10 am
PS no emoticons were harmed in my last, in fact in any post of mine
Vote:Griff
September 15th, 2011 at 8:22 am
DPF, this was whispered a little while back, but since you ‘raise’ it again you should perhaps use what seemed a more apt term –
Vote:the land is not quite so much ‘dud’, as is it ‘faulty’
It may be covered under the Commerce Act if the Treaty Tribunal won’t touch it.
September 15th, 2011 at 8:53 am
And the blankets adjusted for inflation.
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 9:01 am
Would a blanket adjusted for inflation be considered an air bed?
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 9:10 am
^^ More a duvet and 1000tc duvet cover, i would think?
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 9:14 am
Ha! One for the Maori. Gotta watch the crafty buggers.
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 9:22 am
Damn right.
Some of us were saying this on Kiwiblog a year ago…
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 9:46 am
It broke before 2012 as well, so it’s just within the Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Seriously? I think that joke was first made 4 September 2010!
Vote:September 15th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Ha.. Ha.. now we are all one .. one law for all .. Don Brash will be pleased.
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