Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 26, 2022 5:32:07 GMT 12
STUDENTS SUE GOVERNMENT FOR LETTING COMPANIES SEARCH FOR FOSSIL FUELS
A group of students has taken Energy Minister Megan Woods to court for letting oil and gas companies look for new fossil fuels.
Under the Treaty of Waitangi and the Crown Minerals Act, Minister Woods has a responsibility to consult Māori as part of the process to issue oil and gas permits.
Iwi advice on places of cultural and environmental significance have meant some areas have been deemed off limits.....
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/129370903/students-sue-government-for-letting-companies-search-for-fossil-fuels
A group of students has taken Energy Minister Megan Woods to court for letting oil and gas companies look for new fossil fuels.
Under the Treaty of Waitangi and the Crown Minerals Act, Minister Woods has a responsibility to consult Māori as part of the process to issue oil and gas permits.
Iwi advice on places of cultural and environmental significance have meant some areas have been deemed off limits.....
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/climate-news/129370903/students-sue-government-for-letting-companies-search-for-fossil-fuels