Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 14, 2022 1:50:44 GMT 12
DAM CASE TO BE SNUFFED IN FORCED SETTLEMENT
The Waitangi Tribunal has expressed its concern the Government intends to push ahead with extinguishing a claim to a Waikato River hydro dam – despite a finding from the Supreme Court that it should take its course.
Over the objections of claimants, WAI 85, covering the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’s claim to land under the Maraetai Power Station, was included in the Ngāti Kahungungu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui a Rua Claims Settlement Bill which is up for third reading today.
The land was part of a block around Mangakino which was given to the Ngati Kahungunu owners as a forced swap for Lake Wairarapa, and then taken off them for the power project....
waateanews.com/2022/12/13/dam-case-to-be-snuffed-in-forced-settlement/
The Waitangi Tribunal has expressed its concern the Government intends to push ahead with extinguishing a claim to a Waikato River hydro dam – despite a finding from the Supreme Court that it should take its course.
Over the objections of claimants, WAI 85, covering the Wairarapa Moana Incorporation’s claim to land under the Maraetai Power Station, was included in the Ngāti Kahungungu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui a Rua Claims Settlement Bill which is up for third reading today.
The land was part of a block around Mangakino which was given to the Ngati Kahungunu owners as a forced swap for Lake Wairarapa, and then taken off them for the power project....
waateanews.com/2022/12/13/dam-case-to-be-snuffed-in-forced-settlement/