Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 15, 2020 4:04:14 GMT 12
CONSERVATION MINISTER AFFIRMS CONSERVATION BOARD'S RIGHT TO MEET – DESPITE IWI BOYCOTT
The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is bringing in a facilitator to help resolve a stand-off with its Māori members.
Ngāi Tahu representatives are boycotting the board, claiming it is not giving Treaty principles and mana whenua their due respect .
Department of Conservation (DOC) western South Island director manager Mark Davies confirmed he cancelled the board's March meeting after the iwi asked him to due to a number of concerns they held......