I am a third generation Pakeha New Zealander and I oppose the government’s foreshore and seabed proposals. If legislation based on these proposals is introduced a huge injustice will have been done and this would surely lead to conflict.

The current debate is an excellent opportunity for a positive commitment to be made by the Crown and local government to listen to and negotiate with Tangata Whenua and other New Zealanders, and so to genuinely honour the Treaty of Waitangi.

Yours faithfully,
Leona Fay
2 October 2003

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