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Chatham and Pitt Island Fisher Survey 2019

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This survey is designed with the best interest of the local Chatham and Pitt Island Moriori
and Maori Fishing Community in mind.


The information collected will be used to advocate in the best interest of the local Chatham
Island Moriori and Maori Fishing Community both now and for future generations.


The information collected will help The International Native Aboriginal Court of Justice
determine whether The New Zealand Government, Fisheries New Zealand have violated the
customary and human rights of the Chatham and Pitt Island Moriori and Maori Fishing
Community with the introduction of DECKHAND E BOOKS tracking technology that costs
$5000 to purchase and cost $1300 a year to register.


Due to the logistical isolation of the Chatham and Pitt Islands the main source of income for
the Chatham and Pitt Island community are due to the fishing industry, therefore the impact
of New Zealand Government DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology could equate to the
complete demise of the Moriori and Maori Fishing Community.


The DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology offers nothing to the local Chatham and Pitt
Island Moriori and Maori Fishing Community.


The DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology data collection has the capability to jeopardize
the smaller Moriori and Maori fishing operators, who could become forced out of business.


The impact of New Zealand Government enforced structures in the past have been quite
disastrous for the local Moriori and Maori Chatham and Pitt Island Fishing Community.


Such as the introduction of the quota system in the 1970s that discriminated against the
uneducated Moriori and Maori fishing community, who unknowingly sold off quota for very
little money.


The Chatham and Pitt Islands have dual jurisdiction and can opt between New Zealand and
Te Moana Nui A Kiwa jurisdiction.


The Territory of Te Moana Nui A Kiwa was formed by the ancient waka migration routes
that spanned the Pacific and includes Hawaii, Rapanui, Chatham Islands, Te Ika O Maui,
Norfolk Islands and other Pacific Islands.


It is important to note that the customary rights of Moriori and Maori can NEVER be
extinguished.


It is advisable that all Moriori and Maori descendants start exercising their customary rights
to ensure the corporate structure of the New Zealand Government is kept in check.

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Chatham and Pitt Island Fisher Survey 2019

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The Chatham and Pitt Island Fisher Survey 2019 applicants have the option to remain anonymous to insure they do not suffer discrimination from others.

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Name (optional):
Date of birth (optional):

Ethnicity:

Moriori descendent ⃝
Maori descendant ⃝

Island of residence:

Pitt Island ⃝
Chatham Island ⃝

Occupation:

Boat Owner ⃝
Quota Owner ⃝
Skipper ⃝
Deckhand ⃝
Diver ⃝

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Chatham and Pitt Island Fisher Survey 2019

Name of person or corporation that showed you how to use the DECKHAND E BOOK
tracking technology?

_________________________________________________________________________

Did you feel intimidated by the DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology?

Yes ⃝
No ⃝

Did you sign up to the DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology?

Yes ⃝
No ⃝

Did you regret signing up to the DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology?

Yes ⃝
No ⃝

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Chatham and Pitt Island Fisher Survey 2019

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What are your views about the DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology?

Please describe:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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Are you aware of the dual jurisdiction that the Chatham and Pitt Islands are within?

Yes ⃝
No ⃝

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Do you think adequate consultation was given to the Moriori and Maori Chatham and Pitt
Island fishing community in regards to the DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology?

Yes ⃝
No ⃝

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Do you feel that the DECKHAND E BOOK tracking technology is a violation of your customary
fishing rights?

Yes ⃝
No ⃝

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Thank you for completing this survey.

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For more information on customary rights, human rights and the dual jurisdiction of
Chatham Islanders being New Zealand and Te Moana Nui A Kiwa please contact:

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The International Native Aboriginal Court of Justice

Court Kaitiaki: Whaea Monica
Email: manawahine1897@gmail.com