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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 4, 2020 4:20:09 GMT 12
REVIEW OF TARARUA DISTRICT COUNCIL'S WATER BYLAW UNDERWAYFor Māori, the spiritual and physical relationship with water is intertwined - both elements are essential for the health of local whānau and hapū. This is also a long-held connection with fresh water. It is living taonga or "treasure" and Māori have a role kaitiaki for fresh water - for its gaurdianship and protection. It is a way of managing the environment at all levels including responsibilities to maintain resources for generations to come and to conserve and value the freshwater resource. "Māori have an important perspective and locally we are all wanting to work together on our water issues," Wimsett said....... www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12353190
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