Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 6, 2019 17:10:31 GMT 12
PLANS FOR BOARDWALK THROUGH ANCIENT PŌHUTUKAWA TREES ON AUCKLAND'S NORTH SHORE POLARISING COMMUNITY, IWI
Plans for a boardwalk through ancient pōhutukawa trees on Auckland's North Shore are polarising the community and iwi.
Auckland Council is considering two options for a boardwalk at the northern end of Takapuna beach, with one option for it to go through the sacred pōhutukawa grove and the other stopping access and removing existing infrastructure.
The council has consulted with seven iwi, who want to block off the grove to the public.
Iwi want the boardwalk completely removed, rubbish bins taken out, and for seeds to be collected to safeguard against myrtle rust.....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/plans-boardwalk-through-ancient-p-hutukawa-trees-aucklands-north-shore-polarising-community-iwi
Plans for a boardwalk through ancient pōhutukawa trees on Auckland's North Shore are polarising the community and iwi.
Auckland Council is considering two options for a boardwalk at the northern end of Takapuna beach, with one option for it to go through the sacred pōhutukawa grove and the other stopping access and removing existing infrastructure.
The council has consulted with seven iwi, who want to block off the grove to the public.
Iwi want the boardwalk completely removed, rubbish bins taken out, and for seeds to be collected to safeguard against myrtle rust.....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/plans-boardwalk-through-ancient-p-hutukawa-trees-aucklands-north-shore-polarising-community-iwi