Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 10, 2016 17:26:56 GMT 12
WI AGREE NOT TO FISH IN KERMADEC REGION IF TREATY RIGHTS ARE PRESERVED
Iwi are seeking a compromise over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary in which they will agree not to fish in the region if their Treaty rights are preserved.
But the Maori Fisheries Commission, Te Ohu Kaimoana, says that is not an excuse to establish a no-take zone.
The proposed sanctuary is a breach of the landmark Fisheries Settlement, Te Ohu says.
It has taken the Government to court over the matter.
Environment Minister Nick Smith and Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson have been in talks with Te Ohu over several months to find a resolution.....
The negotiations are taking place with some urgency.
The Government wants the issue to be resolved by next week, when Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is set to speak about the sanctuary at a global conference in Washington....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/iwi-agree-not-to-fish-in-kermadec-region-if-treaty-rights-are-preserved/
Iwi are seeking a compromise over the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary in which they will agree not to fish in the region if their Treaty rights are preserved.
But the Maori Fisheries Commission, Te Ohu Kaimoana, says that is not an excuse to establish a no-take zone.
The proposed sanctuary is a breach of the landmark Fisheries Settlement, Te Ohu says.
It has taken the Government to court over the matter.
Environment Minister Nick Smith and Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson have been in talks with Te Ohu over several months to find a resolution.....
The negotiations are taking place with some urgency.
The Government wants the issue to be resolved by next week, when Conservation Minister Maggie Barry is set to speak about the sanctuary at a global conference in Washington....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/iwi-agree-not-to-fish-in-kermadec-region-if-treaty-rights-are-preserved/