Hon John Luxton

The Maori Reserved Land Amendment Bill 1996

The provisions contained in the Maori Reserved Land Amendment Bill 1996 follow more than five years of consultation.

The underlying issue which has generated these consultations, reports and proposals has been dissatisfaction by owners of Maori Reserved Lands at their lack of control over their land. This is the result of the provisions of the Maori Reserved Land Act 1955. Some owners and lessees of Maori Reserved Land have already reached negotiated agreements on rents outside the provisions of the Act. The proposed changes to the Maori Reserved Land Act 1955 detailed here are a fallback option for use when owners and lessees are unable to achieve negotiated agreements.

Crime and road safety statistics for the year ended June 1996

The figures show very good trends in many key policing areas. The increase in reported crime continues to remain just above 2%.

Maori policy initiatives

In recent years, New Zealand's level of understanding and awareness of Maori issues has increased. Some have gained more prominence than others. It is important for people to understand what the Government is seeking to develop through its Maori policy initiatives. The Government has sought to emphasise the importance of Maori participation in New Zealand society. The Government's policy statement outlines the objective.

Police Strategic Plan

The New Zealand Police have not been able to stem the trend of increasing crime over the last 30 years, despite the provision of additional resources and the adoption of new operational policies and practices. In the year to September 1992, New Zealanders reported 500,000 offences, excluding traffic related offences. New Zealand can no longer claim to be the peaceful society it was during the 1950s and 1960s. In response to these trends, the New Zealand Police have developed a five year Strategic Plan. One of the primary goals of the Police Strategic Plan is "reducing the incidence and effects of crime" on victims and communities. Home || Ministers || Speeches || Press || Departments

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