Maori Party to back RMA reform as United Future, Act offer alternative

Maori Party to back RMA reform as United Future, Act offer alternative
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth March 23 (BusinessDesk) - The Māori Party has headed off a rival bid by government support partners United Future and the Act Party, reaching a deal to support an overhaul of the Resource Management Act which includes a framework to protect iwi rights.  Co-leaders Te Ururoa Flavell and Marama Fox today said the Maori Party will support the remaining stages of the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill, which has been touted as the biggest reform to the legislation since it was implemented 25 years ago. The Māori Party had been...