Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 10, 2022 2:52:20 GMT 12
MPS RECEIVE 1700 SUBMISSIONS ON BILL TO ENTRENCH NGĀI TAHU SEATS ON ENVIRONMENT CANTERBURY
The Māori Affairs Select Committee has received almost 1700 submissions for the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation Bill) which would give mana whenua two entrenched seats at the Environment Canterbury council table.
“We’ve still got a long way to go for a Treaty-based society, but this bill is a step towards recognising we are the Treaty partner here.”
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300512989/mps-receive-1700-submissions-on-bill-to-entrench-ngi-tahu-seats-on-environment-canterbury
The Māori Affairs Select Committee has received almost 1700 submissions for the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation Bill) which would give mana whenua two entrenched seats at the Environment Canterbury council table.
“We’ve still got a long way to go for a Treaty-based society, but this bill is a step towards recognising we are the Treaty partner here.”
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300512989/mps-receive-1700-submissions-on-bill-to-entrench-ngi-tahu-seats-on-environment-canterbury