Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 16, 2020 4:59:08 GMT 12
DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER EXPRESSES 'EMPATHY' FOR IWI, BUT SAYS FISHING, HUNTING NOT ALLOWED DURING LOCKDOWN
In a recent meeting with various Government agencies and community groups, Te Whānau-ā-Āpanui iwi expressed frustration over the lockdown rules, saying they unfairly disadvantaged Māori who rely on fishing and hunting as a primary source of food, particularly if they lived far from the closest supermarket.
Deputy Police Commissioner Wallace (Wally) Haumaha said he understood how the iwi felt, but that the rules had to be followed.
"I completely understand their position and have some empathy for those who traditionally depend on kai from the ngahere, moana and awa," Haumaha said.
"However, the restrictions under alert level 4 are clear in that hunting and dangerous water activities are not advisable under the Health Act Notice.".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-deputy-police-commissioner-expresses-empathy-for-iwi-but-says-fishing-hunting-not-allowed-during-lockdown.html
In a recent meeting with various Government agencies and community groups, Te Whānau-ā-Āpanui iwi expressed frustration over the lockdown rules, saying they unfairly disadvantaged Māori who rely on fishing and hunting as a primary source of food, particularly if they lived far from the closest supermarket.
Deputy Police Commissioner Wallace (Wally) Haumaha said he understood how the iwi felt, but that the rules had to be followed.
"I completely understand their position and have some empathy for those who traditionally depend on kai from the ngahere, moana and awa," Haumaha said.
"However, the restrictions under alert level 4 are clear in that hunting and dangerous water activities are not advisable under the Health Act Notice.".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-deputy-police-commissioner-expresses-empathy-for-iwi-but-says-fishing-hunting-not-allowed-during-lockdown.html