Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 21, 2016 5:21:39 GMT 12
Hawkes Bay Today 21/12/16
WHO’S REALLY RUNNING COUNCIL?
Recently, Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council chairman Rex Graham and Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chairman Ngahiwi Tomoana announced they would jointly convene a hui on water issues in March next year.
Why, when the TANK group has already been established to deal with the rivers and the water issues of Hawke’s Bay and this also includes Ngati Kahungunu?
My first question is, who is pulling the strings and who is now running our councils. Is it Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chairman Ngahiwi Tomoana or is it the real elected councillors of Hawke’s Bay?
My second question is, are Lawrence Yule and Rex Graham the only elected representatives of Hawke’s Bay? Apparently, assurances have by these three been that the hui was not intended to be “exclusive”, so why were Napier, Wairoa and CHB excluded in the first instance. Does this issue not impact them and the people they serve, the ratepayers?
Do Yule and Graham not have cellphones or access to the use of technology to communicate with other councils on such an important matter?
My third question is, what exactly did Ngahiwi Tomoana mean when he stated that “the timing meant that they were not able to consult with the regional leaders”. I smell a rat.
So, the question must be asked, what timing Mr Tomoana? What is happening that we as citizens of Hawke’s Bay need to be aware of and what behind-closed-door deals are Rex Graham and Lawrence Yule undertaking with you, if any?
The attempt to have the ownership of all the water in Hawke’s Bay, rivers and underground sources is firmly on the agenda of Ngati Kahungunu Inc. Why, it is their belief that they have that right under the Treaty of Waitangi and is based on their philosophical and cultural belief, or is the real reason a commercial belief, an interesting question?
If you are an orchardist, a horticulturalist, a farmer, an industrialist or just a citizen ratepayer of Hawke’s Bay I strongly suggest that you watch this issue closely and play an active part to question and to challenge these two elected members and others.
If you don’t, you could well be paying a water tax for water that nobody owns to Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, a non-elected organisation who represent only 21 per cent of our total HB population.
G A
Napier
Waikato Times 21/12/16
PLACE NAME ‘NONSENSE’
Enough of this nonsense Mr Holbrook. The ‘‘correct’’ pronunciation of a place name is that used by the local community. It does not matter what Ranginui Walker and others may want, ‘‘au’’ will always be pronounced ‘‘ow’’ in Taupo and ‘‘ou’’ will always be pronounced ‘‘oo’’ in Kaikoura - just as Peter Williams does.
L P
Hamilton
Marlborough Express 20/12/16
FRESH WATER
Largely overlooked or not realised, by the media, are Treaty of Waitangi claims. It is proceeding apace be it quietly.
A Cabinet paper obtained under the Official Information Act shows policies for iwi control of fresh water are still being worked on behind the scenes, with plans to release a further proposal after the election.
To complicate matters, iwi rights to fresh water are again being considered by the Waitangi Tribunal – for a second time. Reports indicate they are expected to recommend financial remuneration measures for tribes, to 'compensate' them for the public's use of fresh water. This is something else that will need to be vigorously opposed.
It goes further. It's not only the control of fresh water that iwi are apparently pursuing, but the power to decide resource consent applications as well.
One is left pondering on the inequality issues particularly since many involved in making wholesale claims are of very minority Maori blood. And after all, there was no difference between Maoris coming here 14th century and Europeans 19th century. Both were migrants, self introduced.
So while the Treaty's intent was 'one people' by sleight of hand and gullible politicians, New Zealand is becoming divided.
B J
Wellington
WHO’S REALLY RUNNING COUNCIL?
Recently, Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council chairman Rex Graham and Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chairman Ngahiwi Tomoana announced they would jointly convene a hui on water issues in March next year.
Why, when the TANK group has already been established to deal with the rivers and the water issues of Hawke’s Bay and this also includes Ngati Kahungunu?
My first question is, who is pulling the strings and who is now running our councils. Is it Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chairman Ngahiwi Tomoana or is it the real elected councillors of Hawke’s Bay?
My second question is, are Lawrence Yule and Rex Graham the only elected representatives of Hawke’s Bay? Apparently, assurances have by these three been that the hui was not intended to be “exclusive”, so why were Napier, Wairoa and CHB excluded in the first instance. Does this issue not impact them and the people they serve, the ratepayers?
Do Yule and Graham not have cellphones or access to the use of technology to communicate with other councils on such an important matter?
My third question is, what exactly did Ngahiwi Tomoana mean when he stated that “the timing meant that they were not able to consult with the regional leaders”. I smell a rat.
So, the question must be asked, what timing Mr Tomoana? What is happening that we as citizens of Hawke’s Bay need to be aware of and what behind-closed-door deals are Rex Graham and Lawrence Yule undertaking with you, if any?
The attempt to have the ownership of all the water in Hawke’s Bay, rivers and underground sources is firmly on the agenda of Ngati Kahungunu Inc. Why, it is their belief that they have that right under the Treaty of Waitangi and is based on their philosophical and cultural belief, or is the real reason a commercial belief, an interesting question?
If you are an orchardist, a horticulturalist, a farmer, an industrialist or just a citizen ratepayer of Hawke’s Bay I strongly suggest that you watch this issue closely and play an active part to question and to challenge these two elected members and others.
If you don’t, you could well be paying a water tax for water that nobody owns to Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, a non-elected organisation who represent only 21 per cent of our total HB population.
G A
Napier
Waikato Times 21/12/16
PLACE NAME ‘NONSENSE’
Enough of this nonsense Mr Holbrook. The ‘‘correct’’ pronunciation of a place name is that used by the local community. It does not matter what Ranginui Walker and others may want, ‘‘au’’ will always be pronounced ‘‘ow’’ in Taupo and ‘‘ou’’ will always be pronounced ‘‘oo’’ in Kaikoura - just as Peter Williams does.
L P
Hamilton
Marlborough Express 20/12/16
FRESH WATER
Largely overlooked or not realised, by the media, are Treaty of Waitangi claims. It is proceeding apace be it quietly.
A Cabinet paper obtained under the Official Information Act shows policies for iwi control of fresh water are still being worked on behind the scenes, with plans to release a further proposal after the election.
To complicate matters, iwi rights to fresh water are again being considered by the Waitangi Tribunal – for a second time. Reports indicate they are expected to recommend financial remuneration measures for tribes, to 'compensate' them for the public's use of fresh water. This is something else that will need to be vigorously opposed.
It goes further. It's not only the control of fresh water that iwi are apparently pursuing, but the power to decide resource consent applications as well.
One is left pondering on the inequality issues particularly since many involved in making wholesale claims are of very minority Maori blood. And after all, there was no difference between Maoris coming here 14th century and Europeans 19th century. Both were migrants, self introduced.
So while the Treaty's intent was 'one people' by sleight of hand and gullible politicians, New Zealand is becoming divided.
B J
Wellington