Racepics, do you have any information that leads you to believe if the claim is approved, access to anglers will be banned?

I ask because many waters in New Zealand have been part of treaty settlements, Lakes Taupo and Rotorua serve as good examples, angler access has not been hindered.

You have used the term 'scuttle' and this has given the impression you have reasons to believe such a claim is wrongful ... are you able to explain why? Admittedly I am going back several years but then the Paikea club and the Wairoa club were strong with Maori membership, in fact predominantly so. These guys were friendly, helpful and very hospitable and I can't see them turning their backs on other anglers unless things have changed drastically.