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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 4, 2020 3:26:29 GMT 12
CONTESTED PLAN FOR BUS TERMINAL ON AUCKLAND MĀORI LAND DROPPEDContentious plans to shift Auckland's long-distance bus terminal out of SkyCity's Auckland complex and onto Māori-owned land have been dropped. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa reacted angrily in January when it learned Auckland Transport had for years been weighing up hapū-owned land on Beach Rd, and doing design work without informing them. The hapū's commercial arm said it was pleased Auckland Transport had listened to its concerns, and discontinued the plan, which envisaged a new terminal operating by the end of the year...... www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/local-government/120800342/contested-plan-for-bus-terminal-on-auckland-mori-land-dropped
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 4, 2020 3:29:46 GMT 12
COVID CHECKPOINTS FLUSH OUT DRUG RUNNERSPolice Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha says covid-19 checkpoints may be crimping the drug trade in some vulnerable communities. Iwi and Māori communities in Te Tairāwhiti and Te Tai Tokerau have established what they are calling community safety zones to check motorists and discourage unnecessary travel. Others are continuing their drug activities despite the lockdown. Wally Haumaha says police want to encourage lawful ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 rather than take a heavy enforcement approach...... www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjQwMzM/COVID-19/COVID-checkpoints-flush-out-drug-runners
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