Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 4, 2017 17:06:27 GMT 12
KERMADEC SANCTUARY BREACHES TREATY FISHING RIGHTS - MĀORI GROUP
Māori fishery trust Te Ohu Kaimoana has expressed frustration at National's second attempt to make the Kermadec Ocean a sanctuary.
MP Nick Smith has submitted another Member's Bill to protect more than 600,000km/sq of ocean.
Te Ohu Kaimoana chief executive Dion Tuuta says the sanctuary would breach Māori fishing rights under the Treaty.
"If Government wishes to pursue new forms of marine protection, that [should be] done in consultation and partnership with its Treaty partner," he said.
Mr Tuuta also has a word of warning for the Greens, who have expressed support for the sanctuary.
"Does [the Green Party] want a short-term relationship of convenience with Nick Smith to get the sanctuary across the line, or does it want a real and enduring relationship with the Treaty partner?".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/12/kermadec-sanctuary-breaches-treaty-fishing-rights-m-ori-group.html
Māori fishery trust Te Ohu Kaimoana has expressed frustration at National's second attempt to make the Kermadec Ocean a sanctuary.
MP Nick Smith has submitted another Member's Bill to protect more than 600,000km/sq of ocean.
Te Ohu Kaimoana chief executive Dion Tuuta says the sanctuary would breach Māori fishing rights under the Treaty.
"If Government wishes to pursue new forms of marine protection, that [should be] done in consultation and partnership with its Treaty partner," he said.
Mr Tuuta also has a word of warning for the Greens, who have expressed support for the sanctuary.
"Does [the Green Party] want a short-term relationship of convenience with Nick Smith to get the sanctuary across the line, or does it want a real and enduring relationship with the Treaty partner?".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2017/12/kermadec-sanctuary-breaches-treaty-fishing-rights-m-ori-group.html
