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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 8, 2017 17:21:56 GMT 12
POROTI SPRINGS HAPU NOT HAPPY ABOUT BOTTLING PLANT CONSENT APPLICATIONWhangarei hapu are "devastated" by an application to build and operate a water bottling plant at Poroti, saying "our water is being stolen". Zodiac Holdings Limited, now known by its parent company's name, New Zealand Spring Water, has applied to the Whangarei District Council for resource consent to construct and operate a mineral water bottling plant at 649 Mangakahia Road, which would result in 20 direct jobs. Millan Ruka, a spokesman for Te Uroiori; Te Parawhau; and Te Mahurehure ki Whatitiri hapu, said the hapu were devastated. "Essentially our water is being stolen. Now it's finally signed and sealed because they have the consent to take the water and now they have the application to build the plant," he said..... www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11899815
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