Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 9, 2023 3:52:52 GMT 12
UNCERTAINTY OVER CUSTOMARY MARINE TITLE BID FOR ISLAND
Seafood companies operating in the Marlborough Sounds have expressed uncertainty around Ngāti Koata’s bid for customary marine title of Rangitoto-ki-te-Tonga (D'Urville Island).
According to the Marlborough District Council, within the application area there are 273 active coastal permits, authorising 87 marine farms, 131 moorings, 40 other “coastal structures” and 15 other activities.
Ngāti Koata Trust chair Caroline Palmer said the application for customary marine title was about “recognition of their long association with, and interests in, the waters around Rangitoto”.
The only exceptions may be if lawful restrictions were necessary to protect any wāhi tapu and wāhi tapu areas located within the title area.”....
www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/131803951/uncertainty-over-customary-marine-title-bid-for-island
Seafood companies operating in the Marlborough Sounds have expressed uncertainty around Ngāti Koata’s bid for customary marine title of Rangitoto-ki-te-Tonga (D'Urville Island).
According to the Marlborough District Council, within the application area there are 273 active coastal permits, authorising 87 marine farms, 131 moorings, 40 other “coastal structures” and 15 other activities.
Ngāti Koata Trust chair Caroline Palmer said the application for customary marine title was about “recognition of their long association with, and interests in, the waters around Rangitoto”.
The only exceptions may be if lawful restrictions were necessary to protect any wāhi tapu and wāhi tapu areas located within the title area.”....
www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/131803951/uncertainty-over-customary-marine-title-bid-for-island