Summary of a presentation on the Waka Umanga report given by Justice Eddie Durie to consultation hui held around the country in October-November 2006
This draft report proposes a voluntary standard umbrella governance structure for tribes and other Maori groups. These will have certain core requirements regarding democratic representation, stewardship, information disclosure, accountability, and dispute resolution procedures. Maori groups will however largely be free to design corporate structures that suit their own particular circumstances and traditions. Requests for copies of the draft report should be sent to com@lawcom.govt.nz