Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 9, 2021 3:42:16 GMT 12
PARTNERSHIP ‘FRONT AND CENTRE’
Mana whenua have been brought "front and centre" in a proposed engagement policy for the Otago Regional Council.
Councillors approved a draft significance, engagement and Maori participation policy/He mahi rau rika for public consultation during strategic and planning committee meeting yesterday.
"We aspire to go beyond these statutory responsibilities to ensure meaningful engagement with mana whenua which recognises the principles of partnership of the Treaty [of Waitangi].".....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/partnership-%E2%80%98front-and-centre%E2%80%99
Mana whenua have been brought "front and centre" in a proposed engagement policy for the Otago Regional Council.
Councillors approved a draft significance, engagement and Maori participation policy/He mahi rau rika for public consultation during strategic and planning committee meeting yesterday.
"We aspire to go beyond these statutory responsibilities to ensure meaningful engagement with mana whenua which recognises the principles of partnership of the Treaty [of Waitangi].".....
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/partnership-%E2%80%98front-and-centre%E2%80%99