Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 5, 2023 3:52:16 GMT 12
VEHICLES NO LONGER ALLOWED ON MOST OF MARLBOROUGH’S EAST COAST AS IWI FILES HIGH COURT REVIEW
Vehicles are no longer allowed on most of Marlborough's east coast following the adoption of a bylaw that recognises the "special stretch of coast", however a Te Tauihu iwi has filed a judicial review on the ruling with the High Court.
"We are disappointed with council's decision to adopt the bylaw, because it directly impacts our ability to access sites of significance, to undertake our customary practices and to exercise our kaitiaki responsibilities in the area," Hebberd said.
He said the iwi considered there was a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi.
"The bylaw restricts access and without access, our ability to access wāhi tapu and carry out customary practices will be curtailed."....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/493174/vehicles-no-longer-allowed-on-most-of-marlborough-s-east-coast-as-iwi-files-high-court-review
Vehicles are no longer allowed on most of Marlborough's east coast following the adoption of a bylaw that recognises the "special stretch of coast", however a Te Tauihu iwi has filed a judicial review on the ruling with the High Court.
"We are disappointed with council's decision to adopt the bylaw, because it directly impacts our ability to access sites of significance, to undertake our customary practices and to exercise our kaitiaki responsibilities in the area," Hebberd said.
He said the iwi considered there was a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi.
"The bylaw restricts access and without access, our ability to access wāhi tapu and carry out customary practices will be curtailed."....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/493174/vehicles-no-longer-allowed-on-most-of-marlborough-s-east-coast-as-iwi-files-high-court-review