27 November 2003 Media Statement

Maori Affairs Select Committee Report

The Crown Forestry Rental Trust has now received the report of the Maori Affairs Select Committee inquiry into its operations.

During the inquiry the Trust provided the Committee with detailed submissions of its views.

The Trust Chairman, Sir Graham Latimer welcomed the release of the report saying that the next part of the process will be to discuss the report with government.

In the meantime he confirmed that the Trust will continue their focus on the needs of the claimants that it was established to assist.

The Trust will not be making any further comment.