Trail plans trample culture say iwi and hapū
Tāne Manu from Ngā Māhanga a Tāiri. Taranaki Regional Council has pledged $3.5 million to Te Ara a Ruhihiweratini, and New Plymouth District Council is considering a $2.1m contribution. Manu told a hearing of submissions to New Plymouth District Council’s Long Term Plan there was no budget to deal with concerns uncovered in a cultural impact assessment by the hapū. “It will result in significant adverse effects on the cultural landscape we are part of and our ongoing relationship with our tupuna mounga.” Manu said the hapū were worried about crossings affecting 26 streams, vag...
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