Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 18, 2020 2:51:26 GMT 12
TIWAI POINT: NGĀI TAHU WANTS RIO TINTO TO ENGAGE WITH IWI OVER CLOSURE
Ngāi Tahu are calling on Rio Tinto to engage with iwi over the closure of the aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point.
"This goes to the essence of the principles of kaitiakitanga (guardianship and stewardship), so we wish to engage with you to discuss our mutual obligations to reduce the potential effects of the closure of the Tiwai Smelter, both on our community and our environment......