Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 7, 2020 3:27:51 GMT 12
WEST COAST CONSERVATION BOARD BACK ON TRACK AFTER IWI STANDOFF
The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is back on track after a six-month impasse with Ngāi Tahu over Treaty principles.
According to the code of practice for conservation boards, members must be briefed and knowledgeable about iwi and mana whenua and Treaty settlements affecting conservation land. Under section 4 of the Conservation Act, boards must also "give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi" - the strongest Treaty clause in any statute.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/420623/west-coast-conservation-board-back-on-track-after-iwi-standoff
The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is back on track after a six-month impasse with Ngāi Tahu over Treaty principles.
According to the code of practice for conservation boards, members must be briefed and knowledgeable about iwi and mana whenua and Treaty settlements affecting conservation land. Under section 4 of the Conservation Act, boards must also "give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi" - the strongest Treaty clause in any statute.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/420623/west-coast-conservation-board-back-on-track-after-iwi-standoff