Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 1, 2019 17:22:12 GMT 12
IHUMĀTAO: MĀORI DEVELOPMENT MINISTER MEETS SOUL CO-FOUNDER
Late this afternoon, Ms Newton said it was a positive and constructive hui, and they would be meeting again at a later date.
Ms Francis said those at Ihumātao have been underestimated and she was confident they'd get a good result.
"There's absolutely room for compromise but the reality of it is that at this moment, we have the upper hand.
"It's kind of like we've taken over jurisdiction of the road but also the whenua, we most definitely have the upper hand and I don't think we're in a position to negotiate until we can ensure the safety of all of our people and ensure the whakamana of the hui.".....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1908/S00001/ihumatao-maori-development-minister-meets-soul-co-founder.htm
Late this afternoon, Ms Newton said it was a positive and constructive hui, and they would be meeting again at a later date.
Ms Francis said those at Ihumātao have been underestimated and she was confident they'd get a good result.
"There's absolutely room for compromise but the reality of it is that at this moment, we have the upper hand.
"It's kind of like we've taken over jurisdiction of the road but also the whenua, we most definitely have the upper hand and I don't think we're in a position to negotiate until we can ensure the safety of all of our people and ensure the whakamana of the hui.".....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1908/S00001/ihumatao-maori-development-minister-meets-soul-co-founder.htm