Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 16, 2018 4:36:03 GMT 12
Hawkes Bay Today 16/11/18
INFORMATION ON COASTAL AND MARINE CLAIMS SOUGHT
I wonder how many readers are aware of the approximately 600 tribal claims to our entire coastline?
The first High Court priority claim under the Marine and Coastal Area Act is for a stretch of coastline in the southern Hawke's Bay from Whangaehu to Cape Tumagain — see CIV-3011-485-789 here > tinyurl.com/y8dgpnu8
While there are other overlapping tribal claims to this area, the above claim is arguing exclusive and continuous use from 1840 to the present day in order to gain Customary Marine Title (akin to ownership) to the area
The judge's ruling on this first claim may set a precedent for following claims, it is crucial that all facts are presented to the judge so that he can make an informed fair ruling.
Political watchdog NZCPR is rightly concerned about this first claim so they are taking up the cause and asking people (particularly southern Hawke's Bay) with any knowledge of the area to contact them on claims@nzcpr.com.
This "knowledge" could be any usage,by any persons, of the foreshore and seabed (the high tide mark out to 22km) —fishing, diving, surfing, boating, droving of stock, loading produce onto ships, using the beach as a road, etc.
If beach loving Kiwis wish to retain the coast as a ‘public space’ for all then they must get involved in the claims process.
GEOFF PARKER Whangarei
Bay of Plenty Times 16/11/18
SINGING OVER THE HAKA NOT DISRESPECTFUL
On viewing the All Blacks v England game at Twickernam, I listened to the British rugby fans singing their hearts out to drown the All Blacks haka but was astonished to hear a NZ commentator question whether that was “respectful”.
In my opinion, and I accept that I may be a minority in my thinking, I thought their song was rousing and a reciprocal challenge to the haka.
It is an anathema to me that any international team opposing the All Blacks has to remain mute and respectful in the face of what in my opinion is a violent, intimidating war dance.
I lived for sport in my youth, and was always encouraged to try to win, but to understand that I was involved in a sporting game not war.
MAUREEN J ANDERSON
sites.google.com/site/kiwifrontline/letters-submitted-to-newspapers
INFORMATION ON COASTAL AND MARINE CLAIMS SOUGHT
I wonder how many readers are aware of the approximately 600 tribal claims to our entire coastline?
The first High Court priority claim under the Marine and Coastal Area Act is for a stretch of coastline in the southern Hawke's Bay from Whangaehu to Cape Tumagain — see CIV-3011-485-789 here > tinyurl.com/y8dgpnu8
While there are other overlapping tribal claims to this area, the above claim is arguing exclusive and continuous use from 1840 to the present day in order to gain Customary Marine Title (akin to ownership) to the area
The judge's ruling on this first claim may set a precedent for following claims, it is crucial that all facts are presented to the judge so that he can make an informed fair ruling.
Political watchdog NZCPR is rightly concerned about this first claim so they are taking up the cause and asking people (particularly southern Hawke's Bay) with any knowledge of the area to contact them on claims@nzcpr.com.
This "knowledge" could be any usage,by any persons, of the foreshore and seabed (the high tide mark out to 22km) —fishing, diving, surfing, boating, droving of stock, loading produce onto ships, using the beach as a road, etc.
If beach loving Kiwis wish to retain the coast as a ‘public space’ for all then they must get involved in the claims process.
GEOFF PARKER Whangarei
Bay of Plenty Times 16/11/18
SINGING OVER THE HAKA NOT DISRESPECTFUL
On viewing the All Blacks v England game at Twickernam, I listened to the British rugby fans singing their hearts out to drown the All Blacks haka but was astonished to hear a NZ commentator question whether that was “respectful”.
In my opinion, and I accept that I may be a minority in my thinking, I thought their song was rousing and a reciprocal challenge to the haka.
It is an anathema to me that any international team opposing the All Blacks has to remain mute and respectful in the face of what in my opinion is a violent, intimidating war dance.
I lived for sport in my youth, and was always encouraged to try to win, but to understand that I was involved in a sporting game not war.
MAUREEN J ANDERSON
sites.google.com/site/kiwifrontline/letters-submitted-to-newspapers