Far North scallop ban: Public in favour of Whangaroa harvesting rahui
MPI has received 80 submissions on a proposal to ban harvesting scallops in the Far North.
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MPI has received 80 submissions on a proposal to ban harvesting scallops in the Far North.
Huataki Whareaitu spoke on behalf of Nga Hapū o Kererū, whose people had previously lived at Matakarapa, the land within the Foxton River Loop. He said the Crown had taken a path of deception and land alienation towards people in the area. “We’re like a moth to the light, hoping to get a few crumbs from what was [our] house originally. “We have to come along like homeless people and search for a meal, beg for a meal.” He said the people had lived in the waterways all their lives, but the Crown assumed authority over their waterway. In 1949 his grandmother moved the family into...
Plan changes proposed to protect eastern face of Te Mata Peak 13 Apr, 2021 03:57 AM 3 minutes to read The proposal follows the consenting of a walking track in 2017 which was then removed. Photo / Warren Buckland The proposal follows the consenting of a walking track in 2017 which was then removed. Photo / Warren Buckland Hawkes Bay Today A move to protect the future of the eastern face of Te Mata Peak is being considered by the Hastings District Council. The council's District Planning and Bylaws subcommittee on Tuesday received a report titled Proposed Plan Change 4 – Te...