Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 22, 2016 17:35:22 GMT 12
KERMADEC OCEAN SANCTUARY GETS THE GO-AHEAD FROM COMMITTEE
One of the biggest ocean sanctuaries in the world has been endorsed by a parliamentary committee, despite submissions opposing it.
Environment Minister Nick Smith welcomed the news, and accepted a recommendation to tweak the name.
The sanctuary would have a dual name of "Kermadec/Rangitahua" at the request of iwi who would be involved in the management of the area.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/82380363/kermadec-ocean-sanctuary-gets-the-goahead-from-committee
One of the biggest ocean sanctuaries in the world has been endorsed by a parliamentary committee, despite submissions opposing it.
Environment Minister Nick Smith welcomed the news, and accepted a recommendation to tweak the name.
The sanctuary would have a dual name of "Kermadec/Rangitahua" at the request of iwi who would be involved in the management of the area.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/82380363/kermadec-ocean-sanctuary-gets-the-goahead-from-committee