Question

The government of New Zealand reached a settlement with the Maori people in 1995. Which of the following was not one of that terms that was agreed upon in that settlement?
A.
The government returned some the land to the Maori people.
B.
The Maori people received payment from the government.
C.
The government of New Zealand issued a formal apology to the Maori people.
D.
Maori was added as an official language.

Answer 1

D. Māori was made an official language in 1987 (Māori Language Act 1987), so that was not part of the 1995 settlement. The 1995 settlements did include land redress, financial compensation and formal Crown apologies.