Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 22, 2024 4:56:06 GMT 12
HAURAKI GULF BILL CLEARS SELECT COMMITTEE
Parliament’s Environment Committee has recommended the Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill be passed in its entirety.
The Bill would create 19 new protection areas in Tīkapa Moana Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
Forest & Bird’s Hauraki Gulf lead coordinator, Bianca Ranson, says while the bill creates a new, innovative approach for ocean protection that reflects the wishes of the local community, including iwi and hapu, it does not go far enough.....
waateanews.com/2024/06/21/hauraki-gulf-bill-clears-select-committee/
HOROWHENUA DISTRICT COUNCIL TO SPEND $100,000 ON SHANNON’S POLLUTED ŌTAURU STREAM
Horowhenua District Council will work with local iwi Ngāti Whakatere to restore the health of the Ōtauru Stream after years of pollution because of its proximity to the Shannon Wastewater Treatment Plant.
HDC will spend $100,000 on a riparian planting project over the next five years. It is also applying for external funding.
“We are proud to work with Ngāti Whakatere to better understand hapū history and considerations as we work together on this project. Working with iwi and hapū underpins good freshwater management, and we are grateful for their guidance and sharing of knowledge to benefit our hāpori,” he said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/horowhenua-chronicle/news/horowhenua-district-council-to-spend-100000-on-shannons-polluted-otauru-stream/SXDE6UH3JNDR3BRD4G2TBHZVYI/
Parliament’s Environment Committee has recommended the Hauraki Gulf Protection Bill be passed in its entirety.
The Bill would create 19 new protection areas in Tīkapa Moana Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
Forest & Bird’s Hauraki Gulf lead coordinator, Bianca Ranson, says while the bill creates a new, innovative approach for ocean protection that reflects the wishes of the local community, including iwi and hapu, it does not go far enough.....
waateanews.com/2024/06/21/hauraki-gulf-bill-clears-select-committee/
HOROWHENUA DISTRICT COUNCIL TO SPEND $100,000 ON SHANNON’S POLLUTED ŌTAURU STREAM
Horowhenua District Council will work with local iwi Ngāti Whakatere to restore the health of the Ōtauru Stream after years of pollution because of its proximity to the Shannon Wastewater Treatment Plant.
HDC will spend $100,000 on a riparian planting project over the next five years. It is also applying for external funding.
“We are proud to work with Ngāti Whakatere to better understand hapū history and considerations as we work together on this project. Working with iwi and hapū underpins good freshwater management, and we are grateful for their guidance and sharing of knowledge to benefit our hāpori,” he said.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/horowhenua-chronicle/news/horowhenua-district-council-to-spend-100000-on-shannons-polluted-otauru-stream/SXDE6UH3JNDR3BRD4G2TBHZVYI/