Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 10, 2016 17:37:30 GMT 12
Early stages of State Highway 3 Mt Messenger to Awakino Tunnel project set out
"It will be a major boost for access to Taranaki and the Waikato."
A delegation of representatives from Ngati Tama, one of the iwi affected by the project, was at the meeting.
Spokesman Greg White said the announcement of the project had been a surprise to the iwi, who felt they should have been informed earlier by the Taranaki Regional Council.
Maxwell said the announcement had been a complete surprise to the committee as well, and that consultation with landowners and iwi was a priority.
"We are in support of the project but we need to discuss with NZTA how we best proceed," White said outside the meeting."…..
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/77689182/Early-stages-of-State-Highway-3-Mt-Messenger-to-Awakino-Tunnel-project-set-out
"It will be a major boost for access to Taranaki and the Waikato."
A delegation of representatives from Ngati Tama, one of the iwi affected by the project, was at the meeting.
Spokesman Greg White said the announcement of the project had been a surprise to the iwi, who felt they should have been informed earlier by the Taranaki Regional Council.
Maxwell said the announcement had been a complete surprise to the committee as well, and that consultation with landowners and iwi was a priority.
"We are in support of the project but we need to discuss with NZTA how we best proceed," White said outside the meeting."…..
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/77689182/Early-stages-of-State-Highway-3-Mt-Messenger-to-Awakino-Tunnel-project-set-out