Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 29, 2018 17:16:24 GMT 12
TARANAKI IWI WINS SEABED MINING APPEAL
South Taranaki iwi Ngāti Ruanui has won a landmark High Court decision to quash Seabed Mining off the coast of Patea.
Overnight, the High Court at Wellington announced it will not allow Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) to mine iron sand off the South Taranaki bight.
Te Runanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust kaiarataki Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says this win for the iwi and the community of Patea proves that voices and actions count.
"We have fought this battle twice and won each time, she says.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/taranaki-iwi-wins-seabed-mining-appeal
South Taranaki iwi Ngāti Ruanui has won a landmark High Court decision to quash Seabed Mining off the coast of Patea.
Overnight, the High Court at Wellington announced it will not allow Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) to mine iron sand off the South Taranaki bight.
Te Runanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust kaiarataki Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says this win for the iwi and the community of Patea proves that voices and actions count.
"We have fought this battle twice and won each time, she says.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/taranaki-iwi-wins-seabed-mining-appeal