Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 19, 2020 2:55:12 GMT 12
AUDITOR-GENERAL PANS STATE OF WATER MANAGEMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
The report said the relationship between the Crown and Māori enshrined in Te Tiriti o Waitangi was central to water management.
Māori were critically important partners for those public organisations managing water resources, the report said.
The office's sector manager for local government, Kristin Aitken, said there was a commitment between Crown and Māori, but more could be done.
"Through the treaty... Māori should be able to have access to decision making processes and involvement in decisions that effect their day to day lives," she said.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/409813/auditor-general-pans-state-of-water-management-in-new-zealand
The report said the relationship between the Crown and Māori enshrined in Te Tiriti o Waitangi was central to water management.
Māori were critically important partners for those public organisations managing water resources, the report said.
The office's sector manager for local government, Kristin Aitken, said there was a commitment between Crown and Māori, but more could be done.
"Through the treaty... Māori should be able to have access to decision making processes and involvement in decisions that effect their day to day lives," she said.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/409813/auditor-general-pans-state-of-water-management-in-new-zealand