Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 7, 2018 17:28:33 GMT 12
GOVERNMENT ENGAGES MĀORI ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
She told about 20 iwi members that the forum, the first of its kind, would provide an opportunity for the government to both engage directly with tangata whenua on issues such as freshwater management, climate change and oil and gas exploration.
Mahuta said the issue of freshwater and water quality was also an important conversation to be had with iwi.
She is in discussion with other ministers about Māori rights and interests in freshwater and how the government engages with Māori on water-related issues.
Mahuta, who is also the minister for Māori development and local government, said the government would not be able to achieve any of its environmental policies without building a strong and enduring relationship with Māori.
"It is a good example of how this government wants to work with Māori moving from the negotiating table to a true partnership."....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/104496027/government-engages-mori-on-environmental-issues
She told about 20 iwi members that the forum, the first of its kind, would provide an opportunity for the government to both engage directly with tangata whenua on issues such as freshwater management, climate change and oil and gas exploration.
Mahuta said the issue of freshwater and water quality was also an important conversation to be had with iwi.
She is in discussion with other ministers about Māori rights and interests in freshwater and how the government engages with Māori on water-related issues.
Mahuta, who is also the minister for Māori development and local government, said the government would not be able to achieve any of its environmental policies without building a strong and enduring relationship with Māori.
"It is a good example of how this government wants to work with Māori moving from the negotiating table to a true partnership."....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/104496027/government-engages-mori-on-environmental-issues