Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 10, 2023 5:01:08 GMT 12
NORTHLAND IWI BATTLES GROWING LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES INCLUDING AN 'EXOTIC' SEAWEED INFESTATION
A northland iwi is concerned the spread of an invasive seaweed has added to an already growing list of environmental issues for the rohe, and stoked frustrations that they aren’t being listened to.
“We are becoming frustrated with the invitation to join and collaborate around another table, designed not by ourselves, to approach these matters,” he said.
He added it would be more beneficial for Ngātiwai to implement a ‘transfer of power’ that would enable iwi and hapū affected by biosecurity outbreaks to implement rāhui and protect their own taonga.....
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/300898111/northland-iwi-battles-growing-list-of-environmental-issues-including-an--exotic-seaweed-infestation
A northland iwi is concerned the spread of an invasive seaweed has added to an already growing list of environmental issues for the rohe, and stoked frustrations that they aren’t being listened to.
“We are becoming frustrated with the invitation to join and collaborate around another table, designed not by ourselves, to approach these matters,” he said.
He added it would be more beneficial for Ngātiwai to implement a ‘transfer of power’ that would enable iwi and hapū affected by biosecurity outbreaks to implement rāhui and protect their own taonga.....
www.stuff.co.nz/environment/300898111/northland-iwi-battles-growing-list-of-environmental-issues-including-an--exotic-seaweed-infestation