Conservation move seen as Māori land grab 26 May 2021 08:15 AM Far North District Council Website
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Conservation move seen as Maori land grab
The Far North District Council’s attempts to identify significant natural areas under a new government policy has sparked a protest outside its Kaitaia offices.
Rueben Taipari Porter says the policy could affect up to 140,000 hectares of Māori land in Tai Tokerau, restricting the ability of owners to manage or develop their whenua.
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Far North Mayor John Carter is also sounding the alarm, saying as much as 42 percent of the district contains potentially sensitive environments. https://www.fndc.govt.nz/Whats-new/Latest-news/Updating-you-on-SNAs