Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 2, 2019 16:18:53 GMT 12
AUCKLAND COUNCIL PUSH BACK ON IWI CALLS TO BAN SCATTERING ASHES
Scattering the ashes of the dead in public places and waterways is abhorrent and culturally inappropriate, Auckland iwi say.
Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Tamaoho and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua have made submissions to Auckland Council to ban the practice.
Ngāti Whātua tikanga advisor Dame Naida Glavish said it is a repugnant practice in Māori custom, especially in waterways.
"That's our food table - our eels swim in the waterways. Our food grows in the waterways," she said......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/386095/auckland-council-push-back-on-iwi-calls-to-ban-scattering-ashes
Scattering the ashes of the dead in public places and waterways is abhorrent and culturally inappropriate, Auckland iwi say.
Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Tamaoho and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua have made submissions to Auckland Council to ban the practice.
Ngāti Whātua tikanga advisor Dame Naida Glavish said it is a repugnant practice in Māori custom, especially in waterways.
"That's our food table - our eels swim in the waterways. Our food grows in the waterways," she said......
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/386095/auckland-council-push-back-on-iwi-calls-to-ban-scattering-ashes