Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 26, 2018 17:11:37 GMT 12
CALL FOR IWI ORGANISATIONS AND GROUPS TO COLLABORATE ON FRESHWATER ALLOCATION
A second appeal against an increased amount of water being taken from Otākiri Springs is being considered by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.
Last week, independent commissioners released their decision granting the application by Creswell NZ Limited to increase the amount of water taken by the Otākiri Springs bottling plant to an annual allocation of 1.1 million cubic metres of water.
The Save our Otakiri Water and Environment Group had already announced it would appeal the decision to the Environment Court.
"As Treaty partners, we assert that the Crown recognise our rights and interests in freshwater. These interests include property rights.
"Resolution of these complex issues needs to be by way of robust dialogue and negotiation between Treaty partners."
"Article Two of Te Tiriti o Waitangi guaranteed to hapū and iwi the exclusive undisturbed possession of taonga and resources. This possession is severely undermined by the granting of these consents. The Crown must engage with hapū and iwi to rectify before any territorial or local authorities make decisions on water consents."....
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A second appeal against an increased amount of water being taken from Otākiri Springs is being considered by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.
Last week, independent commissioners released their decision granting the application by Creswell NZ Limited to increase the amount of water taken by the Otākiri Springs bottling plant to an annual allocation of 1.1 million cubic metres of water.
The Save our Otakiri Water and Environment Group had already announced it would appeal the decision to the Environment Court.
"As Treaty partners, we assert that the Crown recognise our rights and interests in freshwater. These interests include property rights.
"Resolution of these complex issues needs to be by way of robust dialogue and negotiation between Treaty partners."
"Article Two of Te Tiriti o Waitangi guaranteed to hapū and iwi the exclusive undisturbed possession of taonga and resources. This possession is severely undermined by the granting of these consents. The Crown must engage with hapū and iwi to rectify before any territorial or local authorities make decisions on water consents."....
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503437&objectid=12075258