Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 24, 2017 16:14:28 GMT 12
DEAL CLEARS WAY FOR WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ON ISLAND
Horowhenua Māori have agreed under a confidential deal to drop court action aimed at stopping the spraying of Foxton's wastewater onto an island in the Manawatu River.
It was signed in September and has only come to light now.
The signatories, Horowhenua District Council and Te Runanga o Raukawa, say it's confidential and have declined to release details.
A draft of the agreement showed the council would pay the iwi about $640,000 over five years to employ an environmental manager and do fencing and archaeological work on the island......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/344618/deal-clears-way-for-wastewater-disposal-on-island
Horowhenua Māori have agreed under a confidential deal to drop court action aimed at stopping the spraying of Foxton's wastewater onto an island in the Manawatu River.
It was signed in September and has only come to light now.
The signatories, Horowhenua District Council and Te Runanga o Raukawa, say it's confidential and have declined to release details.
A draft of the agreement showed the council would pay the iwi about $640,000 over five years to employ an environmental manager and do fencing and archaeological work on the island......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/344618/deal-clears-way-for-wastewater-disposal-on-island