Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 29, 2021 5:07:55 GMT 12
BILL AMENDED TO INCLUDE NEED FOR WARRANT TO ENTER A MARAE
Officials will no longer have the power to enter marae without a warrant under the government's Water Services Bill.
The bill plans to impose tighter restrictions on drinking water suppliers which can include marae.
A clause allowing warrantless entry into marae was widely opposed around the country earlier this year, with dozens of submissions from iwi and hapū demanding tino rangatiratanga over their wāhi tapu or sacred spaces.
Following recommendations by a select committee, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has now amended the bill......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/452491/bill-amended-to-include-need-for-warrant-to-enter-a-marae
Officials will no longer have the power to enter marae without a warrant under the government's Water Services Bill.
The bill plans to impose tighter restrictions on drinking water suppliers which can include marae.
A clause allowing warrantless entry into marae was widely opposed around the country earlier this year, with dozens of submissions from iwi and hapū demanding tino rangatiratanga over their wāhi tapu or sacred spaces.
Following recommendations by a select committee, Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has now amended the bill......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/452491/bill-amended-to-include-need-for-warrant-to-enter-a-marae