Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 17, 2021 2:18:17 GMT 12
COUNCIL'S PETROL STATION CONSENT BREACHED IWI COMMITMENT - HIGH COURT
The High Court has found the Whakatāne District Council breached a commitment to engage with iwi before making a decision to grant consent for a petrol station.
The judge ruled that the council set aside its decision to grant a non-notified consent to build a petrol station on the outskirts of Whakatāne.
In a statement, the Whakatāne District Council said it would abide by the court's decision and would consider what this meant in terms of notification for the consent.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/436527/council-s-petrol-station-consent-breached-iwi-commitment-high-court
The High Court has found the Whakatāne District Council breached a commitment to engage with iwi before making a decision to grant consent for a petrol station.
The judge ruled that the council set aside its decision to grant a non-notified consent to build a petrol station on the outskirts of Whakatāne.
In a statement, the Whakatāne District Council said it would abide by the court's decision and would consider what this meant in terms of notification for the consent.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/436527/council-s-petrol-station-consent-breached-iwi-commitment-high-court