Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 16, 2018 17:24:13 GMT 12
MAORI INPUT CRITICAL TO OIL STOP WIN
The head of Greenpeace New Zealand says Maori involvement was critical to the campaign to end oil exploration.
He says the environmental movement learned to work with Maori and iwi.
"I can’t imagine we would be where we are today were it not for that partnership between the environment NGOs and iwi, particularly up and down the east coast of the North Island, but right across the country - Te Ikaroa, the alliance that was built, Te Whanau a Apanui’s role which was incredible leadership, it has just been inspirational," Dr Norman says.....
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The head of Greenpeace New Zealand says Maori involvement was critical to the campaign to end oil exploration.
He says the environmental movement learned to work with Maori and iwi.
"I can’t imagine we would be where we are today were it not for that partnership between the environment NGOs and iwi, particularly up and down the east coast of the North Island, but right across the country - Te Ikaroa, the alliance that was built, Te Whanau a Apanui’s role which was incredible leadership, it has just been inspirational," Dr Norman says.....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=MTg4NzU=