Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 21, 2018 17:16:00 GMT 12
NGĀTI MANIAPOTO LOOKING FOR CLOSER TIES WITH HORIZONS AS TREATY SETTLEMENT NEARS
A King Country iwi is positioning itself to have a greater say in the way Manawatū-Whanganui waterways and the environment are managed as a Treaty settlement nears.
Negotiators for Ngāti Maniapoto say they hope their own "One Plan" environmental management approach will be relevant as the iwi works with Horizons Regional Council.
The iwi wants to strengthen its ties with the council in connection with managing waterways.
Ngāti Maniapoto, whose rohe extends from Waikato into the north of Horizons' area, is in Treaty of Waitangi settlement negotiations with the Crown.
Ngāti Mainapoto negotiator Sir Wira Gardiner said it was about the iwi having a chance to offer solutions to problems that affected all New Zealanders.
"There is no doubt the current Government will be confronted with one of the biggest issues of this century – water.
"Maniapoto is ready to participate in that debate."...
www.stuff.co.nz/national/102420861/ngti-maniapoto-looking-for-closer-ties-with-horizons-as-treaty-settlement-nears
A King Country iwi is positioning itself to have a greater say in the way Manawatū-Whanganui waterways and the environment are managed as a Treaty settlement nears.
Negotiators for Ngāti Maniapoto say they hope their own "One Plan" environmental management approach will be relevant as the iwi works with Horizons Regional Council.
The iwi wants to strengthen its ties with the council in connection with managing waterways.
Ngāti Maniapoto, whose rohe extends from Waikato into the north of Horizons' area, is in Treaty of Waitangi settlement negotiations with the Crown.
Ngāti Mainapoto negotiator Sir Wira Gardiner said it was about the iwi having a chance to offer solutions to problems that affected all New Zealanders.
"There is no doubt the current Government will be confronted with one of the biggest issues of this century – water.
"Maniapoto is ready to participate in that debate."...
www.stuff.co.nz/national/102420861/ngti-maniapoto-looking-for-closer-ties-with-horizons-as-treaty-settlement-nears