Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 20, 2016 18:32:19 GMT 12
RAHUI A POSSIBLE WAY OUT OF KERMADEC IMPASSE
Maori Party Co-Leader Marama Fox said the Government needs to understand the weight of the matter.
Asked if a rahui (self imposed fishing restriction) is a likely area where an agreement can be reached, Fox said "absolutely".
She said iwi do see a sanctuary as important, but don't want to ridden over the top of by the Government without due process.
"In fact, some understanding of Maori conservation and Kaitiakitanga which we already have in place in the Kermadec area, and this new legislation gives no recognition to that."
The Prime Minister's view is there would have been a dispute with iwi over the Kermadec Marine Sanctuary even if it had been consulted on.
He said at the heart of the issue is that Te Ohu Kaimoana doesn't believe in ocean sanctuaries, it believes the right way to manage fisheries is through the quota management system.
"If we had gone and spoken to them, and in hindsight we should have done that, but if we had done that it wouldn't have changed anything - because they still would have said we don't believe in it.".....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/rahui-a-possible-way-out-of-kermadec-impasse/
A Further article on the Kermadecs here > Nick Smith sidelined as lead negotiator over Kermadec Sanctuary
And here > PM John Key: Kermadec sanctuary will be put on ice if no agreement with Maori Party
Maori Party Co-Leader Marama Fox said the Government needs to understand the weight of the matter.
Asked if a rahui (self imposed fishing restriction) is a likely area where an agreement can be reached, Fox said "absolutely".
She said iwi do see a sanctuary as important, but don't want to ridden over the top of by the Government without due process.
"In fact, some understanding of Maori conservation and Kaitiakitanga which we already have in place in the Kermadec area, and this new legislation gives no recognition to that."
The Prime Minister's view is there would have been a dispute with iwi over the Kermadec Marine Sanctuary even if it had been consulted on.
He said at the heart of the issue is that Te Ohu Kaimoana doesn't believe in ocean sanctuaries, it believes the right way to manage fisheries is through the quota management system.
"If we had gone and spoken to them, and in hindsight we should have done that, but if we had done that it wouldn't have changed anything - because they still would have said we don't believe in it.".....
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/rahui-a-possible-way-out-of-kermadec-impasse/
A Further article on the Kermadecs here > Nick Smith sidelined as lead negotiator over Kermadec Sanctuary
And here > PM John Key: Kermadec sanctuary will be put on ice if no agreement with Maori Party