Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 4, 2016 17:42:07 GMT 12
Steven Joyce, Te Ururoa Flavell unveil economic plan for Northland
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the 58 initiatives proposed at a meeting of Northland business and political leaders at Marsden Estate winery.
Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell said one of the most important things for Northland was for Ngapuhi to resolve its settlement.
"Yes, discussion about sovereignty is nice and it will be a long discussion.
Labour and Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis said any investment in the region was welcome and it was good to see Maori leaders involved.
However, he said there were two major "speed bumps" which had to be managed - water rights and local opposition to mining because of concerns about environmental contamination.
"Each mineral has to be looked at on its own merits and you have to balance the economic value against environmental costs."….
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Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce today announced the 58 initiatives proposed at a meeting of Northland business and political leaders at Marsden Estate winery.
Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell said one of the most important things for Northland was for Ngapuhi to resolve its settlement.
"Yes, discussion about sovereignty is nice and it will be a long discussion.
Labour and Te Tai Tokerau MP Kelvin Davis said any investment in the region was welcome and it was good to see Maori leaders involved.
However, he said there were two major "speed bumps" which had to be managed - water rights and local opposition to mining because of concerns about environmental contamination.
"Each mineral has to be looked at on its own merits and you have to balance the economic value against environmental costs."….
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11584588