Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 6, 2017 16:26:51 GMT 12
DAME TARIANA TURIA THE NEW VOICE OF WHANGANUI RIVER
Earlier this year the Whanganui River was granted the same rights as a person - now it has its own voice.
Former minister Dame Tariana Turia and educator Turama Hawira will act as the human face of the river to ensure its rights are protected.
In a world-first in March, as part of a Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlement, the Whanganui River gained its own legal identity, giving it the same rights as a person.
The former Māori Party co-leader and historian Mr Hawira were this weekend appointed to speak on behalf of the river. Their job is to uphold the river's rights and cultural values. This includes recognition it is a source of both physical and spiritual sustenance to local iwi and hapu, and that it is a single entity - and the entire river from Mount Tongariro to the sea must be protected.
Dame Tariana and Mr Hawira will oversee a $30 million fund, which will go towards environmental initiatives.......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/11/dame-tariana-turia-the-new-voice-of-whanganui-river.html
Earlier this year the Whanganui River was granted the same rights as a person - now it has its own voice.
Former minister Dame Tariana Turia and educator Turama Hawira will act as the human face of the river to ensure its rights are protected.
In a world-first in March, as part of a Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlement, the Whanganui River gained its own legal identity, giving it the same rights as a person.
The former Māori Party co-leader and historian Mr Hawira were this weekend appointed to speak on behalf of the river. Their job is to uphold the river's rights and cultural values. This includes recognition it is a source of both physical and spiritual sustenance to local iwi and hapu, and that it is a single entity - and the entire river from Mount Tongariro to the sea must be protected.
Dame Tariana and Mr Hawira will oversee a $30 million fund, which will go towards environmental initiatives.......
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/11/dame-tariana-turia-the-new-voice-of-whanganui-river.html