Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 12, 2017 17:12:01 GMT 12
BRINGING IN LAWYERS IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT RESOURCE CONSENT HEARING ANGERS IWI REPRESENTATIVE
Bringing in lawyers helped make for a smoother way forward for the Tararua District Council during its resource consent hearings for wastewater treatment plants for Eketahuna and Pahiatua.
But the decision to call in the lawyers didn't go down well with Morry Black who was representing Ngati Kahungunu at the hearings.
"We were trying to find a solution, then the council brings in a lawyer. We don't want to waste time," Mr Black said.
"There should have been engagement with us earlier, but in regards to Pahiatua, they asked Rangitane to do the cultural impact on the river.
"Previously Kahungunu haven't had a relationship with the council, but now we're heading into our Treaty settlement there might be a change of attitude, especially with new mayor Tracey Collis showing the way.".....
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Bringing in lawyers helped make for a smoother way forward for the Tararua District Council during its resource consent hearings for wastewater treatment plants for Eketahuna and Pahiatua.
But the decision to call in the lawyers didn't go down well with Morry Black who was representing Ngati Kahungunu at the hearings.
"We were trying to find a solution, then the council brings in a lawyer. We don't want to waste time," Mr Black said.
"There should have been engagement with us earlier, but in regards to Pahiatua, they asked Rangitane to do the cultural impact on the river.
"Previously Kahungunu haven't had a relationship with the council, but now we're heading into our Treaty settlement there might be a change of attitude, especially with new mayor Tracey Collis showing the way.".....
www2.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=11872153