Wellington, July 26 NZPA - Extreme social and economic disadvantage faced by Maori has been highlighted as an ongoing concern by a United Nations indigenous human rights expert during his visit here.

Wellington, July 20 NZPA - A United Nations indigenous human rights expert says he's seen some initial positives during an official visit to New Zealand, but will take a few months to comprehensively report on developments since his predecessor visited in 2005.

Wellington, July 19 NZPA - A United Nations expert on indigenous peoples rights will look at issues surrounding Treaty of Waitangi settlements and socio-economic issues faced by Maori during his six day visit to New Zealand.

Wellington, May 10 NZPA - A United Nations expert on human rights will visit New Zealand in July. Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples said today UN special rapporteur on indigenous human rights James Anaya will review the issues reported by his predecessor, Rodolfo Stavenhagen.