Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 27, 2021 4:52:28 GMT 12
NEW GORGE HIGHWAY PROJECT ALLIANCE WINS DIVERSITY AWARD
A $620 million roading project in a culturally significant landscape has been recognised for its partnership between iwi, the Crown and contractors.
The new highway crosses the Ruahine Range through culturally significant landscape.
Dalzell said five iwi had a connection to the area and, although there was a long history of connection between iwi, they had not before sat around a table together.
“This approach has deeply integrated te ao Māori into the design development and construction methodologies in a way that appropriately celebrates this area and its rich cultural heritage.”.....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300416149/new-gorge-highway-project-alliance-wins-diversity-award
A $620 million roading project in a culturally significant landscape has been recognised for its partnership between iwi, the Crown and contractors.
The new highway crosses the Ruahine Range through culturally significant landscape.
Dalzell said five iwi had a connection to the area and, although there was a long history of connection between iwi, they had not before sat around a table together.
“This approach has deeply integrated te ao Māori into the design development and construction methodologies in a way that appropriately celebrates this area and its rich cultural heritage.”.....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300416149/new-gorge-highway-project-alliance-wins-diversity-award