Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 1, 2022 5:23:57 GMT 12
COUNCIL LEAVES ANTI-THREE WATERS REFORM GROUP OVER ITS 'EMOTIONAL' REACTIONS
In February, almost all of Queenstown's district councillors were keen to join anti-Three Waters reform group. Two months later, almost all are keen to leave.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is the latest to leave the group, with councillors citing concerns for their ongoing relationship with iwi and the group’s strategy as reasons for changing their minds.
Queenstown Lakes councillor Craig Ferguson, who also initially voted to join the group, did not think staying was worth jeopardising the council’s relationship with Kāi Tahu.
“Whether people like it or not, the country is changing, and Kāi Tahu are an important part of our DNA in this district. That will only continue to grow.”
Both Kāi Tahu and C4LD sent letters to the council before Thursday’s full council meeting.
All six Kāi Tahu rūnanga who connect to the district said they were disappointed the council had not talked to them before joining C4LD.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-government/128496440/council-leaves-antithree-waters-reform-group-over-its-emotional-reactions
In February, almost all of Queenstown's district councillors were keen to join anti-Three Waters reform group. Two months later, almost all are keen to leave.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is the latest to leave the group, with councillors citing concerns for their ongoing relationship with iwi and the group’s strategy as reasons for changing their minds.
Queenstown Lakes councillor Craig Ferguson, who also initially voted to join the group, did not think staying was worth jeopardising the council’s relationship with Kāi Tahu.
“Whether people like it or not, the country is changing, and Kāi Tahu are an important part of our DNA in this district. That will only continue to grow.”
Both Kāi Tahu and C4LD sent letters to the council before Thursday’s full council meeting.
All six Kāi Tahu rūnanga who connect to the district said they were disappointed the council had not talked to them before joining C4LD.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-government/128496440/council-leaves-antithree-waters-reform-group-over-its-emotional-reactions