Story: Māori radio – reo irirangi

Radio spectrum claim

This television news item reports on a Waitangi Tribunal finding relating to the Radio Spectrum Management and Development Interim Report. In a majority finding, the Waitangi Tribunal found the Crown needed to compensate Māori over its failure to consult regarding the auction of the GHz radio frequencies. One of the tribunal members delivered a dissenting judgement. Waitangi Tribunal claims and Treaty related court cases have played a significant role in the development of Māori and iwi radio.

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Piripi Walker, 'Māori radio – reo irirangi - First iwi radio station', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/42972/radio-spectrum-claim (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Piripi Walker, published 22 Oct 2014