Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 31, 2016 16:11:47 GMT 12
KAHOTEA MARAE OPPOSED TO NOVA GAS-FIRED POWER PLANT OVER MATARIKI CONCERNS
A marae community is opposing plans to build a gas-fired power station in the King Country because it may hamper their ability to celebrate Matariki - the Maori New Year.
Kahotea Marae and trustee Barney Manaia said in a submission to Otorohanga District Council that the Nova Energy power plant may interfere with their cultural traditions and is unwelcome.
The marae is about 5 kilometres from the Nova site, but when the council assessed the Nova application and put it under limited notification status, the marae was left off the list of adversely affected parties.....
www.stuff.co.nz/business/80926549/kahotea-marae-opposed-to-nova-gasfired-power-plant
A marae community is opposing plans to build a gas-fired power station in the King Country because it may hamper their ability to celebrate Matariki - the Maori New Year.
Kahotea Marae and trustee Barney Manaia said in a submission to Otorohanga District Council that the Nova Energy power plant may interfere with their cultural traditions and is unwelcome.
The marae is about 5 kilometres from the Nova site, but when the council assessed the Nova application and put it under limited notification status, the marae was left off the list of adversely affected parties.....
www.stuff.co.nz/business/80926549/kahotea-marae-opposed-to-nova-gasfired-power-plant