Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 22, 2018 16:18:56 GMT 12
TARANAKI IWI CLAIM LACK OF CONSULTATION FROM GOVERNMENT ON OIL AND GAS TRANSITION
A Taranaki iwi is opposing the Government's intention to halt oil and gas exploration in the region, citing a lack of consultation on the plan.
Te Ātiawa made a submission on the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill to the environment committee select hearing in Parliament.
In the submission, one of 2283 total submissions presented, the iwi said it supported the transition from oil and gas to renewable energy sources.
However the Government "completely failed" to consult with Te Ātiawa as a Treaty of Waitangi partner, Te Kotahitānga ō Te Ātiawa Trust chairwoman Liana Poutu said in the submission......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/108007422/taranaki-iwi-claim-lack-of-consultation-from-government-on-oil-and-gas-transition
A Taranaki iwi is opposing the Government's intention to halt oil and gas exploration in the region, citing a lack of consultation on the plan.
Te Ātiawa made a submission on the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill to the environment committee select hearing in Parliament.
In the submission, one of 2283 total submissions presented, the iwi said it supported the transition from oil and gas to renewable energy sources.
However the Government "completely failed" to consult with Te Ātiawa as a Treaty of Waitangi partner, Te Kotahitānga ō Te Ātiawa Trust chairwoman Liana Poutu said in the submission......
www.stuff.co.nz/national/108007422/taranaki-iwi-claim-lack-of-consultation-from-government-on-oil-and-gas-transition