Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 20, 2016 16:38:04 GMT 12
IWI VOWS TO STOP 'CULTURALLY INSENSITIVE' BURIALS AT SEA
A Northland iwi is vowing to stop any future burials at sea in its area, describing the practice as culturally offensive.
Ocean burials are regulated by the Environmental Protection Authority and restricted to just five locations around the country.
Northland iwi Ngati Kahu says it wasn't aware the practice was going ahead when Roy Gaensicke was buried in an ocean site covered by the tribe in 2014.
"The cultural imperative is that we do not mix tupapaku (body of the deceased) with kai. And the sea, of course, is literally our food pantry," Anahera Herbert, Ngati Kahu spokesperson told ONE News.
The Environmental Protection Authority is considering iwi concerns about burials at sea.
Regardless, Ngati Kahu says the burial of Roy Gaensicke will be the last in its Far North waters.
Next month, the Government will issue a response to a major report on overhauling burial and cremation laws……
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/iwi-vows-stop-culturally-insensitive-burials-sea
A Northland iwi is vowing to stop any future burials at sea in its area, describing the practice as culturally offensive.
Ocean burials are regulated by the Environmental Protection Authority and restricted to just five locations around the country.
Northland iwi Ngati Kahu says it wasn't aware the practice was going ahead when Roy Gaensicke was buried in an ocean site covered by the tribe in 2014.
"The cultural imperative is that we do not mix tupapaku (body of the deceased) with kai. And the sea, of course, is literally our food pantry," Anahera Herbert, Ngati Kahu spokesperson told ONE News.
The Environmental Protection Authority is considering iwi concerns about burials at sea.
Regardless, Ngati Kahu says the burial of Roy Gaensicke will be the last in its Far North waters.
Next month, the Government will issue a response to a major report on overhauling burial and cremation laws……
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/iwi-vows-stop-culturally-insensitive-burials-sea