Settling Maori claims. Someone explain.

[idleidolidyll]

The Tribunal can examine any claim by only Māori then what would be the point? Local MP's have no influence over it and neither would your average joe if they wrote in. Most Tribunal's are heard on Maraes so that instantly puts other races on the backfoot.

http://www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz...uestions.asp#3
"Why can't non-Māori make claims to the Tribunal?
Treaty claims must be based on the relationship established in the Treaty of Waitangi between the Treaty partners – the Crown (the Government) and Māori."

See...the point above about the treaty not including all enzeders is a major part of the problem.

Wrong: the Tribunal and the Treaty allow for all Kiwis to make submissions and even to make claims. There ARE claims made by non Maori.

If you're serious, I'm certain you'd find a way in

[scracha]

Wrong: the Tribunal and the Treaty allow for all Kiwis to make submissions and even to make claims. There ARE claims made by non Maori.

If you're serious, I'm certain you'd find a way in

I'm confused. The gubbernment website on the Tribunal says only Maori can make claims but you're telling me otherwise?