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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Airways NZ boss says data transfer issue likely caused air traffic control failure
The recent disruption of transtasman flights was due to a technical fault in Airways New Zealand's Operational Control System, affecting the cross-system transfer of flight information data. This issue forced five flights to circle off New Zealand's coast and delayed air traffic, prompting Airways' CEO James Young to apologize and announce a full technical review. Want More Context? 🔎
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