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Foreshore and Seabed Deed of Agreement with Nga Hapu o Ngati Porou

Michael Cullen

31.10.2008

The first foreshore and seabed Deed of Agreement was signed today in Wellington by the Crown and 48 hapū of east coast iwi Ngāti Porou.

The first foreshore and seabed Deed of Agreement was signed today in Wellington by the Crown and 48 hapÅ« of east coast iwi NgÄti Porou.

This landmark agreement reflects the determination of the hapÅ« to safeguard their longstanding customary rights and the commitment by the Government to re...  more +

Environment Judge Appointed

Michael Cullen

08.10.2008

Jane Evelyn Borthwick, Barrister of Christchurch, has been appointed an Environment Judge, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today.

Ms Borthwick, who has a BA (Hons) in Geography and LLB (Hons), was admitted to the bar in 1994. Following admission she worked for six months with Rob...  more +

District Court Judge Appointed

Michael Cullen

08.10.2008

Gerard Martin Lynch, Barrister of Christchurch, has been appointed a District Court Judge, Attorney-General Michael Cullen announced today.

Mr Lynch was admitted in 1988. He was with Gibson Sheat Solicitors from 1988 to 1990 and Wynn Williams and Co Solicitors from 1990 to 1993 before taki...  more +