ADOPTION OF THE UN DECLARATION
ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND
April 19, 2010
GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND ANNOUNCES DECISION
TO SUPPORT THE UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON
THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES |
The
government has decided to support a United Nations
declaration which sets out the rights of indigenous
peoples, something Labour would not do and which the
Maori Party has been strongly advocating.
Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples announced the
decision at the UN in New York early Tuesday morning
(Monday, April 19 EST NYC), saying the non-binding
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples set
standards for all nations to aspire to. |
Statement by Hon Dr Pita Sharples, Minister of Maori
Affairs, 19 April 2010
Government of New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
19 April 2010 |
DECLARATION SPEECH
Rahui Katene, MP for Te Tai Tonga
Tuesday 20 April 2010, 2.30pm |
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This morning in our early dawn,
over in New York more than two thousand indigenous
peoples rose to their feet to give a rousing ovation to
the historic decision of the New Zealand to support the
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples.
Immediately the wires were hot – proclaiming New
Zealand backs indigenous rights.
It is time now to celebrate, to consolidate and to be
proud to stand alongside of some 143 other nations
throughout the world who are prepared to back indigenous
peoples.
Today is an historic day in which we finally right the
wrong that was done on 14 September 2007 - the Labour
Government’s bizarre decision to oppose a declaration
which at its very essence, sets a minimum standard of
human rights for indigenous peoples.
Read more... |
MAORI PARTY |
ARGUMENT OVER NZ AFFIRMING UN INDIGENOUS RIGHTS
DECLARATION
Radio Australia: Pacific Beat: Story
CLARIFICATION: ADOPT OR
SUPPORT
Les Malezer
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Technically, there is no
distinction. As the Declaration is an international
standard (and not a treaty on which governments opt to
sign) the terms 'support' or 'adopt' are likely to have
no different meaning for or commitment by the State (eg
NZ). Alignment to the Declaration is a political
position until such time as the State might take some
action.
There are some examples where States have incorporated
the Declaration, or the rights contained therein, into
national charters or legislation. In that situation the
State has truly 'adopted' the Declaration.
When addressing Australia's obligations under
international law, I follow the reasoning presented by
the PFII at the last session, i.e. many or most of the
rights contained in the Declaration are binding upon
Australia because these rights are already enshrined in
the human rights treaties which have been signed and
ratified by Australia. The obligations therefore arise
under those human rights treaties, and the Declaration
serves to clarify or elaborate upon the rights by
referring specifically to the situation of Indigenous
Peoples and how such rights might be enjoyed.
In summary, the terms 'support' or 'adopt' will only
have political effect and it remains up to the State as
to how it might act in acknowledging the status of the
Declaration in law, policies or administration. |
Sharples: UN charter restores
mana
TVNZ 20 April 2010
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Te Karere Maori News TVNZ
20 Apr 2010
YouTube - New Zealand Video
Maori/English
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Te Karere Maori News TVNZ
20 Apr 2010
YouTube - New Zealand Video
Maori/English
There are some benefits to Maori in regards to
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Declaration:
Interview with Aroha Te Pareake Mead
Te Karere Maori News TVNZ
20 Apr 2010
YouTube - New Zealand Video
Maori/English subtitles
Hone Harawira shares his thoughts on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Te Karere Maori News TVNZ
20 Apr 2010
YouTube - New Zealand Video
Maori/English subtitles
No Secret Over Sharples' UN Statement, Says Key
Radio New Zealand News
21 April 2010
Listen to Pita Sharples on Morning Report
UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
MAORI VERSION
Te Whakapuakitanga o te Runanga
Whakakotahi i ngä Iwi o te Ao mo ngä
Tika o ngä Iwi Taketake1
Source:
UN Permanent Forum
Published by the New Zealand Human Rights Commission
TREAY OF WAITANGI
Maori Version
TREATY OF WAITANGI
English Version
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