Last week the Waitangi Tribunal heard the urgent claim of the Kōhanga Reo National Trust, which alleges multiple failures of the Crown to adequately support and respect the Trust and Kōhanga Reo. The Tribunal has now issued a short ‘memorandum-directional’ which requests that the parties seek mediation to resolve the claim. A report back on [...]
All posts for the month August, 2011
Lake Te Waihora to be clean up
Ngāi Tahu, the Government, Canterbury regional council and dairy cooperative Fonterra have contributed funds to the clean-up Lake Te Waihora. Run-off from surrounding dairy farms and clearance of wetlands has left Lake Te Waihora in Canterbury with the worst water quality of any New Zealand lake. The Government has contributed $6 million towards the project, while [...]
Posted by Honoria on August 26, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/26/lake-te-waihora-to-be-clean-up/
Ministerial Inquiry panel members and the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the inquiry into the operation of fishing vessels, including foreign charter vessels (FCV), in New Zealand’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) waters
This week the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Phil Heatley and Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson announced the Ministerial Inquiry panel members and the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the inquiry into the operation of fishing vessels, including foreign charter vessels (FCV), in New Zealand’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) waters.
Posted by Honoria on August 25, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/25/ministerial-inquiry-panel-members-and-the-terms-of-reference-tor-for-the-inquiry-into-the-operation-of-fishing-vessels-including-foreign-charter-vessels-fcv-in-new-zealand%e2%80%99s-exclusive-ec/
August 15, 2011 Rōpu Māori
First of two waka recieved by Wharewaka building
One of two ceremonial waka have now been placed in the Wharewaka building, Wellington. The waka named Te Hononga was blessed in an early morning ceremony on Saturday and is now on public display
Posted by Honoria on August 15, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/15/first-of-two-waka-recieved-by-wharewaka-building/
August 15, 2011 Rōpu Māori
Gisborne District Council: Māori land and water rate debt discussion
Gisborne District councillor Craig Bauld has suggested applying to the Māori Trustee for funding (from funds received under the Emissions Trading Scheme) to recover unpaid rates on Māori land. As of June 30, 2011, the current and outstanding debt on General and Māori owned land rates and water rates (for the Gisborne District Council region) [...]
Posted by Honoria on August 15, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/15/gisborne-district-council-maori-land-and-water-rate-debt-discussion/
August 15, 2011 Rōpu Māori
Energy company to meet the costs of future proofing marae
Contact Energy has agreed to meet the costs of saving Ngāti Tahu -Ohaaki Marae from future flood risks from the Waikato River. Since 1992, Ohaaki Marae (located north of Taupo) has sunken 3.7 metres, it is believed that subsidence is due to the extraction of underground geothermal fluid by the nearby Contact Energy power station. Contact [...]
Posted by Honoria on August 15, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/15/energy-company-to-met-the-costs-to-future-proof-marae/
Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No3) amendments proposed
On Monday two Supplementary Order Papers (SOP) 264 and 265, proposing substantial amendments to the Aquaculture Legislation Amendment Bill (No3) were released. Supplementary Order Paper 264 proposes amendments which allows iwi and the Crown more flexibility in negotiating settlements under the Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act 2004. The amendments provide a better platform for [...]
Posted by Honoria on August 11, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/11/aquaculture-legislation-amendment-bill-no3-amendments-proposed/
August 9, 2011 Rōpu Māori, Treaty
The New Zealand Māori Council raise water issue
The New Zealand Māori Council is drafting a Waitangi Tribunal claim for more than 30 hapu who the council says can prove they once owned the waterways or springs. One of the claimants, the Whatitiri Māori Reserves Trust, wants to own the water from the Poroti Springs which partly supplies Whangarei’s town supply without [...]
Posted by Honoria on August 9, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/09/the-new-zealand-maori-council-raise-water-issue/
August 9, 2011 Fisheries, Rōpu Māori
Chair of Aotearoa Fisheries steps down
Last week Mr Robin Hapi (Ngāti Kahungunu) announced that he will step down as the Chair of Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd. Mr Hapi retirement ends 20 years of continous leadership within the fishing industry. Since 1991 Mr Hapi has held the following positions; Chief Executive of Te Ohu Kai Moana (1991-1997), Director - Sealord Groups Ltd (1997), Chief Executive of Aotearoa Fisheries Ltd [...]
Posted by Honoria on August 9, 2011
http://www.panui.net/2011/08/09/chair-of-aotearoa-fisheries-steps-down/