Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 20, 2021 3:56:21 GMT 12
BAY OF PLENTY MARAE TELLS UN ABOUT SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES FROM INDUSTRY'S 'CHEMICAL VIOLENCE'
A small Bay of Plenty marae has told the United Nation's special forum on the rights of indigenous peoples that "chemical violence" by heavy industry is having serious health effects for whānau.
Whareroa Marae spokesperson Joel Ngātuere and Ngāti Kuku chair Awhina Ngātuere presented to the UN and both spoke of the trauma inflected by neighbouring industry.
The marae has long called for cleaner, clearer air, and Joel told 1 NEWS having to take their fight to the UN is an embarrassment for New Zealand......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/bay-plenty-marae-tells-un-serious-health-issues-industrys-chemical-violence
A small Bay of Plenty marae has told the United Nation's special forum on the rights of indigenous peoples that "chemical violence" by heavy industry is having serious health effects for whānau.
Whareroa Marae spokesperson Joel Ngātuere and Ngāti Kuku chair Awhina Ngātuere presented to the UN and both spoke of the trauma inflected by neighbouring industry.
The marae has long called for cleaner, clearer air, and Joel told 1 NEWS having to take their fight to the UN is an embarrassment for New Zealand......
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/bay-plenty-marae-tells-un-serious-health-issues-industrys-chemical-violence