Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 17, 2016 16:11:31 GMT 12
FEARS FOR URUPA DELAY SH1 SLIP-CLEARING WORK
Work clearing a slip on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura has been halted due to concerns it may disturb Māori sites.
The slip at Ohau Point is one of many blocking the highway, and have cut off small settlements such as Rakautara and Clarence.
Three helicopters using monsoon buckets were being used to sluice away loose material, but the Ngāti Kuri hapū is concerned the work could dislodge wahi tapu urupa, sacred burial grounds, in the area.
A Transport Agency spokesperson said it was hoped work could resume next week. No artifacts or sites had yet been uncovered, Mr Mutton said. .....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/320647/fears-for-urupa-delay-sh1-slip-clearing-work
Work clearing a slip on State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura has been halted due to concerns it may disturb Māori sites.
The slip at Ohau Point is one of many blocking the highway, and have cut off small settlements such as Rakautara and Clarence.
Three helicopters using monsoon buckets were being used to sluice away loose material, but the Ngāti Kuri hapū is concerned the work could dislodge wahi tapu urupa, sacred burial grounds, in the area.
A Transport Agency spokesperson said it was hoped work could resume next week. No artifacts or sites had yet been uncovered, Mr Mutton said. .....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/320647/fears-for-urupa-delay-sh1-slip-clearing-work