... predominantly been towards Maori who owned lands as members of a tribal unit. Also the protests over the past 150 years has been conducted on a trib or regional basis. Because "any maori" can bring a claim, and number of unrelated or even competing claims can arise from any tribal area, existing tribal authority can be bypassed, and if they do not exist there is no requirement that one be created. Furthermore, there is no statutory obligation for Maori to create proper representative and accountable bodies charged with preparing claims, having them researched, presenting a common view, and negotiating remedies with Govt. The fragmentation of Treaty claims to Hapu or even Whanau level has slowed direct negotiation, as it has slowed Tribunal Hearings. The question of who represents claimants, and who has a clear mandate to seek and manage research funding, appoint and instruct counsel, conduct claims before the Tribunal and ...

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