My real concern is the fact that the Trust Board met with the Minister of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Chris Finlayson on September 13th in Kaitaia who opened the door to re-negotiate.
I ask you this whanau, WHO do you want to negotiate for us? Because after attending the Trust board meeting held after the final roadshow Hui on Sep. 28th at Waitaruke Marae it appears that the board are ready to name their negotiators without even bringing it back to the people.
Although I appreciate the work that the Trust Board and it’s negotiators have done in the past, it would be wise for the Trust Board to consult with it’s iwi in relation to who negotiates on our behave. Perhaps a few fresh faces on the Trust Board and at the negotiating table might provide an advantage?