Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 4, 2024 4:39:12 GMT 12
DIVISIVE BOAT RAMP PLAN ADVANCED $150,000 BY COUNCIL
A key driver in moving the area’s current boat launching site, Grossi Point, is that it is culturally significant to Māori and iwi, a council report said.
However, its replacement has been opposed by some tangata whenua. The proposed boat ramp site is part of the Grossi Point Peninsula, which has had extensive pre-European occupation over many centuries, the trust’s application acknowledged.
Te Ātiawa o Te Waka a Māui, in a written submission, said they were opposed to the construction of the boat ramp because it would encourage “further land disturbance and more vehicular traffic and pedestrians over a culturally historical and significant site”.
They also had concerns over boats and traffic contaminating water and causing sedimentation, potentially affecting cultural and spiritual activities, mahinga kai (resources in nature) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship).......
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350319421/divisive-boat-ramp-plan-advanced-150000-council
A key driver in moving the area’s current boat launching site, Grossi Point, is that it is culturally significant to Māori and iwi, a council report said.
However, its replacement has been opposed by some tangata whenua. The proposed boat ramp site is part of the Grossi Point Peninsula, which has had extensive pre-European occupation over many centuries, the trust’s application acknowledged.
Te Ātiawa o Te Waka a Māui, in a written submission, said they were opposed to the construction of the boat ramp because it would encourage “further land disturbance and more vehicular traffic and pedestrians over a culturally historical and significant site”.
They also had concerns over boats and traffic contaminating water and causing sedimentation, potentially affecting cultural and spiritual activities, mahinga kai (resources in nature) and kaitiakitanga (guardianship).......
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350319421/divisive-boat-ramp-plan-advanced-150000-council