Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 5, 2023 4:46:31 GMT 12
CLAIM FILED AGAINST CROWN OVER SEAWEED INFESTATION ENGULFING AOTEA
Ngāti Rehua/Ngāti wai ki Aotea, the mana whenua and mana moana of Aotea (Great Barrier Island), has filed a Waitangi Tribunal claim against the Crown over what it says is uncontrolled spread of the invasive Caulerpa seaweed, marine pest.
In a scathing submission, the claim asserts the Crown’s failure to act has subjected Ngāti Rehua to degradation and pollution of its waters, undermining its rights under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as well as enabling the spread of the bright green invasive weed, which smothers entire marine ecosystems.....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/03/claim-filed-against-crown-over-seaweed-infestation-engulfing-aotea/
Ngāti Rehua/Ngāti wai ki Aotea, the mana whenua and mana moana of Aotea (Great Barrier Island), has filed a Waitangi Tribunal claim against the Crown over what it says is uncontrolled spread of the invasive Caulerpa seaweed, marine pest.
In a scathing submission, the claim asserts the Crown’s failure to act has subjected Ngāti Rehua to degradation and pollution of its waters, undermining its rights under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as well as enabling the spread of the bright green invasive weed, which smothers entire marine ecosystems.....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/08/03/claim-filed-against-crown-over-seaweed-infestation-engulfing-aotea/