Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 18, 2017 19:36:33 GMT 12
MARLBOROUGH IWI PLAN TO RAISE SEA GUARDIAN IN FIGHT TO STOP SALMON FARM RELOCATION
Legend has it that a tribal deity has been holed up in the Marlborough Sounds for centuries, protecting seafarers.
And now the spiritual guardian or taniwha known as Kaikaiawaro could be used to try to block the relocation of six salmon farms.
It's understood Ngati Kuia, who are opposed to the salmon farm on the grounds that it is being driven for "short-term profits", will cite the creature as one reason why the development shouldn't go ahead.
Meihana said he believed Ngati Kuia's objections were predicated on the cultural significance of the site, and the iwi's history and association with Pelorus.
Kaikaiawaro is known as the "kaitiaki" of local iwi Ngati Kuia, appearing to give assistance at times of need.
Kaikaiawaro is said to live in a cave at the entrance to the Pelorus Sound, and has helped travellers cross Cook Strait....
www.stuff.co.nz/business/91547386/marlborough-iwi-ngati-kuia-concerned-about-salmon-farm-where-tribal-guardian-lives
Legend has it that a tribal deity has been holed up in the Marlborough Sounds for centuries, protecting seafarers.
And now the spiritual guardian or taniwha known as Kaikaiawaro could be used to try to block the relocation of six salmon farms.
It's understood Ngati Kuia, who are opposed to the salmon farm on the grounds that it is being driven for "short-term profits", will cite the creature as one reason why the development shouldn't go ahead.
Meihana said he believed Ngati Kuia's objections were predicated on the cultural significance of the site, and the iwi's history and association with Pelorus.
Kaikaiawaro is known as the "kaitiaki" of local iwi Ngati Kuia, appearing to give assistance at times of need.
Kaikaiawaro is said to live in a cave at the entrance to the Pelorus Sound, and has helped travellers cross Cook Strait....
www.stuff.co.nz/business/91547386/marlborough-iwi-ngati-kuia-concerned-about-salmon-farm-where-tribal-guardian-lives
