About IWGIAStavenhagen's mission to New Zealand
November 16 to 26, 2005
Rodolfo Stavenhagen, the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, visited New Zealand from 16 to 25 November 2005 at the invitation of the Government.
During his conversations with the relevant Government departments, Maori communities and specialized agencies in the country, the Special Rapporteur obtained information on human rights issues related to treaty settlements, the Foreshore and Seabed Act, and economic, social and cultural rights in general. In relation to the latter, he focused on the provision of basic social services such as education, housing and health care, paying special attention to the problems faced by women, youth and children.
Use the link below to download the Special Rapporteur's official report on the mission to New Zealand