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A weeks-long freshwater case between Ngāi Tahu and the Crown concluded with closing submissions accusing the Crown of being adversarial and dismissive of rangatiratanga claims. Ngāi Tahu argued for legal recognition of chiefly authority over freshwater, highlighting degradation of waterways and the need for cooperation in managing water resources. If declarations are made, it could lead to a new regime co-designed by Ngāi Tahu and the Crown, with potential for future negotiations and legislative changes to address freshwater issues.
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