Fears for Māori land grow as Govt reviews Public Works Act | 1News

There are growing fears that plans to make it easier for the Government to acquire private property for infrastructure projects will further alienate Māori land. This comes after 1News revealed the Public Works Act is set for an overhaul.
Our Māori Affairs Correspondent Te Aniwa Hurihanganui reports on the potential impacts of these changes, including the concerns of Māori landowners and the safeguards that might be at risk.
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