Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 16, 2018 17:17:30 GMT 12
IWI LEADERS REJECT GOVT FRESHWATER INITIATIVE
Environment Minister David Parker announced the Kāhui Wai Māori proposal at the National Iwi Chairs Forum hui earlier this month.
Chair of the Pou Taiao Iwi Leaders Group Herewini Parata rejected the offer because he says there was no prior engagement on the initiative.
“Its terms and membership are to be determined by the Crown. That does not reflect a relationship of partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi."
He says the Iwi Chairs Forum was disappointed about the approach......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/iwi-leaders-reject-govt-freshwater-initiative
Environment Minister David Parker announced the Kāhui Wai Māori proposal at the National Iwi Chairs Forum hui earlier this month.
Chair of the Pou Taiao Iwi Leaders Group Herewini Parata rejected the offer because he says there was no prior engagement on the initiative.
“Its terms and membership are to be determined by the Crown. That does not reflect a relationship of partnership under Te Tiriti o Waitangi."
He says the Iwi Chairs Forum was disappointed about the approach......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/politics/iwi-leaders-reject-govt-freshwater-initiative