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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 14, 2019 16:25:38 GMT 12
NEW PLYMOUTH COUNCIL AGREES TO PAY FOR MAINTENANCE OF MĀORI URUPAThe council this afternoon broke with convention and agreed to make a contestable fund of $50,000 a year available for the upkeep of 43 urupa on Māori freehold or reservation land. A further 30 urupa in the district on private land are excluded. Te Atiawa iwi member Peter Moeahu applauded the council for looking beyond the Burials and Cremations Act. "My view is that Section 3 of the Act is racist in its intent because it specifically excludes Māori from council resources. "I also believe it is contrary to the Human Rights Act because it discriminates against Māori." The new $50,000 fund would be contestable and some Māori had signalled to council they were happy to look over their own urupa. Councillor Murray Chong worried about the cost of the move. "We are setting a precedent here. It might only be $50,000 now, but where does it stop. Mr Moeahu said New Plymouth showing the way forward for other councils around the country..... www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/396601/new-plymouth-council-agrees-to-pay-for-maintenance-of-maori-urupa
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