Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 16, 2023 4:07:16 GMT 12
'STOP POLLUTING OUR RIVERS' HOKIANGA PEOPLE PLEAD FOR SOVEREIGNTY OVER THEIR WATER
The Far North District Council is hearing submissions this week to renew resource consents over wastewater treatment in the Hokianga district. But local Māori say current practices have failed and they want authority over their waterways.
The wastewater overflows in Northland are a common problem during bad weather and Māori are fed up with the failure of local authorities to manage the problem.
Pani Hauraki of Te Ihutai says it’s time to return water authority to the iwi.....
www.teaomaori.news/stop-polluting-our-rivers-hokianga-people-plead-sovereignty-over-their-water
The Far North District Council is hearing submissions this week to renew resource consents over wastewater treatment in the Hokianga district. But local Māori say current practices have failed and they want authority over their waterways.
The wastewater overflows in Northland are a common problem during bad weather and Māori are fed up with the failure of local authorities to manage the problem.
Pani Hauraki of Te Ihutai says it’s time to return water authority to the iwi.....
www.teaomaori.news/stop-polluting-our-rivers-hokianga-people-plead-sovereignty-over-their-water