Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 24, 2024 5:05:46 GMT 12
FAR NORTH IWI PLANNING TO STOP DECADES-OLD FISHING COMPETITION
Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu says it’s putting a stop to Doubtless Bay’s annual Anniversary Fishing Contest and plans to block off all boat ramps in their “tribal waters”.
The fishing competition, which is also referred to as the Fishing Classic, has been running for more than 40 years in the area and is expected to have around 500 competitors. The event is scheduled for the 27th and 28th with a prize pool totalling $30,000. Fish are auctioned off with all profits going to the local community.
Ngāti Kahu took to social media overnight posting a picture of the fishing competition signage with a red cross through the flyer. Underneath it says “Ngāti Kahu holds ultimate authority over our tribal territories from the Rangaunu Harbour across to Tokerau moana, the whole of Doubtless Bay......
www.1news.co.nz/2024/01/23/far-north-iwi-planning-to-stop-decades-old-fishing-competition/
More on the above here > Fisheries Minister Shane Jones labels iwi members 'sub-cultural truants' for threatening annual fishing competition
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/01/fisheries-minister-shane-jones-labels-iwi-members-sub-cultural-truants-for-threatening-annual-fishing-competition.html
Far North iwi Ngāti Kahu says it’s putting a stop to Doubtless Bay’s annual Anniversary Fishing Contest and plans to block off all boat ramps in their “tribal waters”.
The fishing competition, which is also referred to as the Fishing Classic, has been running for more than 40 years in the area and is expected to have around 500 competitors. The event is scheduled for the 27th and 28th with a prize pool totalling $30,000. Fish are auctioned off with all profits going to the local community.
Ngāti Kahu took to social media overnight posting a picture of the fishing competition signage with a red cross through the flyer. Underneath it says “Ngāti Kahu holds ultimate authority over our tribal territories from the Rangaunu Harbour across to Tokerau moana, the whole of Doubtless Bay......
www.1news.co.nz/2024/01/23/far-north-iwi-planning-to-stop-decades-old-fishing-competition/
More on the above here > Fisheries Minister Shane Jones labels iwi members 'sub-cultural truants' for threatening annual fishing competition
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/01/fisheries-minister-shane-jones-labels-iwi-members-sub-cultural-truants-for-threatening-annual-fishing-competition.html