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NZ-UK FTA: what it means for Mātaurunga Māori, Wai 262 & Te Pae Tawhiti

The Intellectual Property (IP) chapter is the biggest threat.

The Western system of intellectual property rights (IPRs) is incompatible with Māori values and world views, and inter-generational and collective rights and responsibilities.

Wai 262 recognised trade agreements are based on the Western system, bring risks of exploitation and misappropriation of Māori names, knowledge, stories, symbols and culture.

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Categories: NZUKFTA