Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 30, 2022 3:12:06 GMT 12
LOCAL IWI OPPOSES NEW WHANGĀREI AIRPORT SITE
The Whangārei District Council has chosen a controversial site for a proposed new airport terminal, despite concerns by local iwi.
Nicki Wakefield, a spokeswoman for local hapū issues, says Māori in Whangārei feel they have been left out of the conversation.
"Patuwairua stream flows right through the site. There's wāhi tapu. There's a wairere (waterfall) of importance there. There's great concern. We are also worried about climate change. We've got an uncertain future. Do we need a large airport in Whangārei?"
And Wakefield says that of even greater concern for hapū is its people, and what an airport would do to their tribal lands.....
www.teaomaori.news/local-iwi-opposes-new-whangarei-airport-site
The Whangārei District Council has chosen a controversial site for a proposed new airport terminal, despite concerns by local iwi.
Nicki Wakefield, a spokeswoman for local hapū issues, says Māori in Whangārei feel they have been left out of the conversation.
"Patuwairua stream flows right through the site. There's wāhi tapu. There's a wairere (waterfall) of importance there. There's great concern. We are also worried about climate change. We've got an uncertain future. Do we need a large airport in Whangārei?"
And Wakefield says that of even greater concern for hapū is its people, and what an airport would do to their tribal lands.....
www.teaomaori.news/local-iwi-opposes-new-whangarei-airport-site