Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 16, 2024 5:53:56 GMT 12
MAORI SIDELINED IN WHAKAPAPA SKI FIELD TALKS - IWI
A central North Island iwi says Maori have been sidelined yet again in the latest decisions on the future of Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa Skifield. The Government announced yesterday that it will provide seven million dollars to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to ensure the ski season goes ahead while a buyer is sought for the business. But a local hapu say the plans amount to another slap in the face for Maori. Aiden Gilbert is the chair of Te Korowai o Wainuiarua - a collective of these hapu.....
www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018930213/maori-sidelined-in-whakapapa-ski-field-talks-iwi
A central North Island iwi says Maori have been sidelined yet again in the latest decisions on the future of Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa Skifield. The Government announced yesterday that it will provide seven million dollars to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to ensure the ski season goes ahead while a buyer is sought for the business. But a local hapu say the plans amount to another slap in the face for Maori. Aiden Gilbert is the chair of Te Korowai o Wainuiarua - a collective of these hapu.....
www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/morningreport/audio/2018930213/maori-sidelined-in-whakapapa-ski-field-talks-iwi