Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 2, 2024 6:39:35 GMT 12
IWI INJUNCTED TO STOP PROTESTING WASTEWATER PLAN BY SACRED LAKE
A Rotorua iwi group fears legal action will limit its ability to peacefully protest a sewerage project it believes poses pollution risks to a sacred lake.
Rotorua Lakes Council has applied to the Rotorua District Court for an injunction to stop “interference” with construction of the $29 million Tarawera Wastewater Reticulation Scheme.
The council said work was paused in January after "protest obstruction, interference with the work site and safety concerns raised by the contractor".....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/06/01/iwi-injuncted-to-stop-protesting-wastewater-plan-by-sacred-lake/
A Rotorua iwi group fears legal action will limit its ability to peacefully protest a sewerage project it believes poses pollution risks to a sacred lake.
Rotorua Lakes Council has applied to the Rotorua District Court for an injunction to stop “interference” with construction of the $29 million Tarawera Wastewater Reticulation Scheme.
The council said work was paused in January after "protest obstruction, interference with the work site and safety concerns raised by the contractor".....
www.1news.co.nz/2024/06/01/iwi-injuncted-to-stop-protesting-wastewater-plan-by-sacred-lake/