Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 4, 2020 4:23:02 GMT 12
WRC APPROVES WATER MONITORING BY IWI
In what it’s terming a “landmark move”, the Waikato Regional Council has approved the transfer of specified water quality monitoring functions for Lake Taupō to the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
The transfer is the first of its kind in the country – though the council retains overall responsibility for the monitoring functions.
“Iwi around the country have long-awaited such a transfer of resource management responsibilities,” he said.
“This is an important step forward in resource management for our nation and sends a strong signal that the time has come for more effective engagement between councils and iwi......
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/122312821/wrc-approves-water-monitoring-by-iwi
In what it’s terming a “landmark move”, the Waikato Regional Council has approved the transfer of specified water quality monitoring functions for Lake Taupō to the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.
The transfer is the first of its kind in the country – though the council retains overall responsibility for the monitoring functions.
“Iwi around the country have long-awaited such a transfer of resource management responsibilities,” he said.
“This is an important step forward in resource management for our nation and sends a strong signal that the time has come for more effective engagement between councils and iwi......
www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/122312821/wrc-approves-water-monitoring-by-iwi