
“People are inclined to exaggerate the economic significance of treaty settlements. For example, there are approximately 600,000 Māori and treaty settlements to date have cost into $715-million. This represents a one-off sum of about $1,200 per Māori. If Māori were to up-skill and earn the same average wage as non-Māori, this could mean a lump sum payment in the order of $41-billion.”
AFL Chairman and Te Ohu Director Rob McLeod, Hui Taumata 2005
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