Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 15, 2017 17:30:58 GMT 12
NGĀPUHI DESCENDANTS CALL FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING BAN IN HOKIANGA HARBOUR
Hokianga descendants are calling for a complete ban on commercial fishing in their harbour.
Dion Akuhata, Ngāti Pākau says, "What we want do is we want to close down our Ngāpuhi waters until the fishing industry can prove to us that their methods of fishing are sustainable for future generations."
This is a result of rising concern around the dumping of fish by commercial vessels in Hokianga waters for reasons such as species or size. This practice goes against traditional and sustainable Māori fishing protocols.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/ngapuhi-descendants-call-commercial-fishing-ban-hokianga-harbour
Hokianga descendants are calling for a complete ban on commercial fishing in their harbour.
Dion Akuhata, Ngāti Pākau says, "What we want do is we want to close down our Ngāpuhi waters until the fishing industry can prove to us that their methods of fishing are sustainable for future generations."
This is a result of rising concern around the dumping of fish by commercial vessels in Hokianga waters for reasons such as species or size. This practice goes against traditional and sustainable Māori fishing protocols.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/ngapuhi-descendants-call-commercial-fishing-ban-hokianga-harbour