A Māori rights lawyer is not buying the Government's explanation for a change to foreshore and seabed laws. 

It says amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act restore the legislation to its original intent - an argument criticised by the Act's original author former Attorney General Chris Finlayson.  

It's expected to make getting Māori customary marine titles more difficult. 

Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar Tom Bennion told Ryan Bridge the Government's won't admit they're trying to eradicate coastal rights. 

He says people just about have to have been standing on the shore since 1840 with a taiaha telling everyone to go away - or they won't get anything. 

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A Māori rights lawyer is not buying the Government's explanation for a change to foreshore and seabed laws.&nbsp;
It says amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act restore the legislation to its original intent - an argument criticised by the Act's original author former Attorney General Chris Finlayson. &nbsp;
It's expected to make getting Māori customary marine titles more difficult.&nbsp;
Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar Tom Bennion told Ryan Bridge the Government's won't admit they're trying to eradicate coastal rights.&nbsp;
He says people just about have to have been standing on the shore since 1840 with a taiaha telling everyone to go away - or they won't get anything.&nbsp;
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Tom Bennion: Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar challenges Government's changes to seabed laws

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A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody. 

Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein.  

The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home Office – the UK government's internal affairs department. 

It says his brother King Charles wasn't told of the arrest in advance, but he's released a statement saying the law must take its course. 

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge this marks a huge day. 

He says you have to go back about 350 years since a member of the Royal Family was captured in any way. 

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A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody.&nbsp;
Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. &nbsp;
The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home Office – the UK government's internal affairs department.&nbsp;
It says his brother King Charles wasn't told of the arrest in advance, but he's released a statement saying the law must take its course.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge this marks a huge day.&nbsp;
He says you have to go back about 350 years since a member of the Royal Family was captured in any way.&nbsp;
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Vincent McAviney: UK Correspondent on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

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The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. 

This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensitive information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein.  

The family of late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who also accused Mountbatten-Windsor of misconduct, told the BBC they celebrated after hearing of his arrest. 

Mountbatten Windsor's brother King Charles says the law must take its course.  

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Ryan Bridge with everything in the public eye, it'll be hard to keep calm and carry on. 

He says it seems Mountbatten-Windsor's in for a very tough ride, but so is the Royal Family. 

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The spotlight's on the Royal Family following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.&nbsp;
This follows allegations the former Prince shared sensitive information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. &nbsp;
The family of late Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who also accused Mountbatten-Windsor of misconduct, told the BBC they celebrated after hearing of his arrest.&nbsp;
Mountbatten Windsor's brother King Charles says the law must take its course. &nbsp;
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Ryan Bridge with everything in the public eye, it'll be hard to keep calm and carry on.&nbsp;
He says it seems Mountbatten-Windsor's in for a very tough ride, but so is the Royal Family.&nbsp;
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Richard Fitzwilliams: Royal Commentator on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

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There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term. 

The trial allows visitors to enter New Zealand for up to three months on a valid Australian visa. 

The Government says arrivals have almost tripled since December, reaching 36,800 visits. 

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford told Ryan Bridge the scheme will be reviewed around the 12-month mark to assess its success and any risks. 

She says there's little to no risk, as we're essentially piggybacking off Australia's robust system. 

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There's optimism newly introduced visa-free travel for Chinese and Pacific tourists will prove successful long-term.&nbsp;
The trial allows visitors to enter New Zealand for up to three months on a valid Australian visa.&nbsp;
The Government says arrivals have almost tripled since December, reaching 36,800 visits.&nbsp;
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford told Ryan Bridge the scheme will be reviewed around the 12-month mark to assess its success and any risks.&nbsp;
She says there's little to no risk, as we're essentially piggybacking off Australia's robust system.&nbsp;
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Erica Stanford: Immigration Minister on the visa pathway for Pacific and Chinese travellers

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Tom Bennion: Lawyer and former Waitangi Tribunal Registrar challenges Government's changes to seabed laws

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