Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 16, 2024 5:54:40 GMT 12
FAST-TRACK CONSENTS MAY UNDERMINE TREATY SETTLEMENTS — NGĀI TAHU
New fast-track consenting legislation could undermine Treaty of Waitangi settlements, says Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa.
The Government announced the Fast-track Approvals Bill last week, which aims to cut red tape for major infrastructure projects.
Tipa said the legislation could give ministers the ability to grant consents for projects which were inconsistent with the iwi’s Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
"Two-thirds of the conservation estate is situated within our Ngāi Tahu takiwā [region], so we are concerned the new consenting regime will lead to impacts on this whenua, including through the fast tracking of conservation concessions.".....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/03/15/fast-track-consents-may-undermine-treaty-settlements-ngai-tahu/
New fast-track consenting legislation could undermine Treaty of Waitangi settlements, says Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa.
The Government announced the Fast-track Approvals Bill last week, which aims to cut red tape for major infrastructure projects.
Tipa said the legislation could give ministers the ability to grant consents for projects which were inconsistent with the iwi’s Treaty of Waitangi settlements.
"Two-thirds of the conservation estate is situated within our Ngāi Tahu takiwā [region], so we are concerned the new consenting regime will lead to impacts on this whenua, including through the fast tracking of conservation concessions.".....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/03/15/fast-track-consents-may-undermine-treaty-settlements-ngai-tahu/