Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 27, 2020 3:34:19 GMT 12
CORONAVIRUS: TOURISTS TURNED AWAY AT FAR NORTH CHECKPOINTS
At least three groups of tourists have been banned from entering the Far North after being stopped at one if its locally-manned checkpoints.
Former Tai Tokerau (Northland) MP Hone Harawira said by stopping tourists from entering they were doing their bit to protect locals from the spread of coronavirus.
"Iwi are taking a strong leadership role and we want to model what it looks like when iwi, police, councils and other agencies work in partnership. Our role is supporting this cultural response to Covid-19."
Harawira said.......""The country is moving to a war footing and we aim to ensure Tai Tokerau is ready to defend its territory and its people from Covid-19."....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120569981/coronavirus-tourists-turned-away-at-far-north-checkpoints
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS: ONE NORTHLAND ROADBLOCK SCRAPPED, TOURISTS TURNED BACK AT OTHERS
Harawira's supporters setting up at Whakapara were met by police — including the Far North's top cop, Inspector Riki Whiu, and iwi liaison officers — and agreed to relocate to the bottom of Waiomio Hill.
At another checkpoint, on SH1 at Victoria Valley, south of Kaitaia, members of Te Paatu hapū also carried out basic health checks.
Whangaroa iwi say they plan checkpoints from today on SH10 at the top of Kaeo Hill and at Oruaiti School, both on SH10.
Former Kaitaia GP Lance O'Sullivan did not take part in yesterday's checkpoints but is providing health and Covid-19 assessment advice to those involved.
Others, however, were unimpressed, including former Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels.
''Nobody can interfere with the lawful movement of other New Zealanders. Sure we care, like everybody else, but this is not a time for grandstanding by the sheriff of Kaitaia.''
Samuels said he had phoned Northland MPs and Police Minister Stuart Nash urging them to take action.
''It's unlawful and they should be arrested,'' he said.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12319848
At least three groups of tourists have been banned from entering the Far North after being stopped at one if its locally-manned checkpoints.
Former Tai Tokerau (Northland) MP Hone Harawira said by stopping tourists from entering they were doing their bit to protect locals from the spread of coronavirus.
"Iwi are taking a strong leadership role and we want to model what it looks like when iwi, police, councils and other agencies work in partnership. Our role is supporting this cultural response to Covid-19."
Harawira said.......""The country is moving to a war footing and we aim to ensure Tai Tokerau is ready to defend its territory and its people from Covid-19."....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120569981/coronavirus-tourists-turned-away-at-far-north-checkpoints
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS: ONE NORTHLAND ROADBLOCK SCRAPPED, TOURISTS TURNED BACK AT OTHERS
Harawira's supporters setting up at Whakapara were met by police — including the Far North's top cop, Inspector Riki Whiu, and iwi liaison officers — and agreed to relocate to the bottom of Waiomio Hill.
At another checkpoint, on SH1 at Victoria Valley, south of Kaitaia, members of Te Paatu hapū also carried out basic health checks.
Whangaroa iwi say they plan checkpoints from today on SH10 at the top of Kaeo Hill and at Oruaiti School, both on SH10.
Former Kaitaia GP Lance O'Sullivan did not take part in yesterday's checkpoints but is providing health and Covid-19 assessment advice to those involved.
Others, however, were unimpressed, including former Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels.
''Nobody can interfere with the lawful movement of other New Zealanders. Sure we care, like everybody else, but this is not a time for grandstanding by the sheriff of Kaitaia.''
Samuels said he had phoned Northland MPs and Police Minister Stuart Nash urging them to take action.
''It's unlawful and they should be arrested,'' he said.......
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12319848