Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 20, 2022 7:17:51 GMT 12
THE LATEST ATTEMPT TO UNDERMINE EQUALITY AND DEMOCRACY IN THE HAURAKI GULF, now at the cost of our marine environment.
The marine communities and ecosystems of the Hauraki Gulf - and the protections established to guard them - are once again under threat from undemocratic and unequal initiatives being proposed by the Government.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) are seeking feedback on their Revitalising the Gulf proposals, which would see the implementation of 'High Protection Zones'. THESE NEW ZONES DIFFER FROM EXISTING 'NO-TAKE' PROTECTION AREAS IN THAT THEY GRANT EXCLUSIVE CUSTOMARY TAKE RIGHTS TO LOCAL IWI, RATHER THAN RESTRICTING ALL FISHING ACTIVITY LIKE IN THE 'NO-TAKE' AREAS.
In fact, the proposals don't include a single new 'no-take' area, the most effective type of protection area, and instead opt for 14 of these new zones WHICH WOULD ALLOW LOCAL IWI TO CONTINUE FISHING ENTIRELY AT THEIR DISCRETION.
Granting exemptions to local iwi flies in the face of the collective responsibility we all have to protect and revitalise the Hauraki Gulf. It's also contrary to the Treaty of Waitangi, which promises "ngā tikanga katoa rite tahi" - equal rights for all New Zealanders.
WE NEED TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST THESE PROPOSALS.
WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU TO TELL DOC WHAT YOU THINK. It only takes two minutes to send feedback via our email submission tool on our website > www.gulfusers.org.nz/send-feedback
The standard submission tells DOC that all marine protection mechanisms must be inclusive and transparent, and that all Gulf users must have the same rights and responsibilities when it comes to protecting the marine environment.
SEND FEEDBACK NOW > www.gulfusers.org.nz/send-feedback
If we don't make our voices heard now, we risk these reforms going through unnoticed and without clear opposition. We must do what we can to protect the rights and interests of all New Zealanders in the Gulf for years to come.
Thank you for all your support.
Lee Short
Spokesperson
Gulf Users Group
The marine communities and ecosystems of the Hauraki Gulf - and the protections established to guard them - are once again under threat from undemocratic and unequal initiatives being proposed by the Government.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) are seeking feedback on their Revitalising the Gulf proposals, which would see the implementation of 'High Protection Zones'. THESE NEW ZONES DIFFER FROM EXISTING 'NO-TAKE' PROTECTION AREAS IN THAT THEY GRANT EXCLUSIVE CUSTOMARY TAKE RIGHTS TO LOCAL IWI, RATHER THAN RESTRICTING ALL FISHING ACTIVITY LIKE IN THE 'NO-TAKE' AREAS.
In fact, the proposals don't include a single new 'no-take' area, the most effective type of protection area, and instead opt for 14 of these new zones WHICH WOULD ALLOW LOCAL IWI TO CONTINUE FISHING ENTIRELY AT THEIR DISCRETION.
Granting exemptions to local iwi flies in the face of the collective responsibility we all have to protect and revitalise the Hauraki Gulf. It's also contrary to the Treaty of Waitangi, which promises "ngā tikanga katoa rite tahi" - equal rights for all New Zealanders.
WE NEED TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST THESE PROPOSALS.
WE'VE MADE IT EASY FOR YOU TO TELL DOC WHAT YOU THINK. It only takes two minutes to send feedback via our email submission tool on our website > www.gulfusers.org.nz/send-feedback
The standard submission tells DOC that all marine protection mechanisms must be inclusive and transparent, and that all Gulf users must have the same rights and responsibilities when it comes to protecting the marine environment.
SEND FEEDBACK NOW > www.gulfusers.org.nz/send-feedback
If we don't make our voices heard now, we risk these reforms going through unnoticed and without clear opposition. We must do what we can to protect the rights and interests of all New Zealanders in the Gulf for years to come.
Thank you for all your support.
Lee Short
Spokesperson
Gulf Users Group