Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 3, 2016 18:24:53 GMT 12
OWNING WATER NONSENSICAL, MINISTER SAYS
Dr Smith said Māori had interests as land owners and were major players in horticulture, agriculture and other industries but they would not be given any preferential or financial rights over water. But he agreed Māori should be part of decision making processes.
"How do we ensure that iwi are involved in the decision making process around freshwater that is made by our councils on a catchment on catchment basis?
"What we're saying is that iwi have an absolute legitimate right to have a say in the way in which New Zealand manages its freshwater. Those balanced judgements around setting those quality standards and the system by which we make a decision on allocation.".…
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/302945/owning-water-nonsensical,-minister-says
Dr Smith said Māori had interests as land owners and were major players in horticulture, agriculture and other industries but they would not be given any preferential or financial rights over water. But he agreed Māori should be part of decision making processes.
"How do we ensure that iwi are involved in the decision making process around freshwater that is made by our councils on a catchment on catchment basis?
"What we're saying is that iwi have an absolute legitimate right to have a say in the way in which New Zealand manages its freshwater. Those balanced judgements around setting those quality standards and the system by which we make a decision on allocation.".…
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/302945/owning-water-nonsensical,-minister-says