Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 15, 2016 18:04:19 GMT 12
CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL STRIKES 'GOOD BALANCE' IN ASH SCATTERING SAGA
New rules for scattering ashes will strike a good balance for Maori and Pakeha, city councillors say.
The Christchurch City Council on Thursday adopted changes to the Parks and Reserves bylaw, meaning ashes can now be scattered in designated areas of Barnett Park, Halswell Quarry Park, Victoria Park and Bottle Lake Forest Park.
The issue was first raised in a 2014 submission by Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd, a company which acts on behalf of six Christchurch runanga.
Protocol for behaviour in such areas would restrict tangata whenua using the space for recreation.
A complete ban was originally called for, but was considered impractical by council.
The only place where scattering ashes is prohibited is the Botanic Gardens.
The bylaw changes take into account the anticipated increase in cremations, demand for ash scattering options and tikanga Maori.....
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/82111075/Christchurch-City-Council-strikes-good-balance-in-ash-scattering-saga
New rules for scattering ashes will strike a good balance for Maori and Pakeha, city councillors say.
The Christchurch City Council on Thursday adopted changes to the Parks and Reserves bylaw, meaning ashes can now be scattered in designated areas of Barnett Park, Halswell Quarry Park, Victoria Park and Bottle Lake Forest Park.
The issue was first raised in a 2014 submission by Mahaanui Kurataiao Ltd, a company which acts on behalf of six Christchurch runanga.
Protocol for behaviour in such areas would restrict tangata whenua using the space for recreation.
A complete ban was originally called for, but was considered impractical by council.
The only place where scattering ashes is prohibited is the Botanic Gardens.
The bylaw changes take into account the anticipated increase in cremations, demand for ash scattering options and tikanga Maori.....
www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/82111075/Christchurch-City-Council-strikes-good-balance-in-ash-scattering-saga