Hawke s Bay iwi backing South Island freshwater claim
23 Dec, 2020 01:57 AM
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Hawkes Bay Today
By: Thomas Airey
Ngāti Kahungunu is backing a South Island iwi s claim for shared control and management of freshwater with the Crown.
Ngāti Kahungunu says taiwhenua, settlement groups, marae, hapū and roopu have agreed to support, join and promote the Ngāi Tahu claim which is seeking co-control and management of freshwater.
The claim could have far-reaching implications for commercial and private use of freshwater, with many iwi of the view that Maori should have a voice in how freshwater is used.
Community fights to restore the mana of its awa
8 Dec, 2020 02:58 AM
3 minutes to read Michelle presenting, Iwi Director Ngaio Tiuka to her right with the Wi Derek Huata, Hira Huata and Huia Huata to her left. Photo / supplied Michelle presenting, Iwi Director Ngaio Tiuka to her right with the Wi Derek Huata, Hira Huata and Huia Huata to her left. Photo / supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Ruth Wong
The community of Wairoa is full of passionate and determined people, especially when it comes to their awa/river - Te Wairoa Hopupu Honengenenge Matangirau.
The Wairoa Awa Restoration Project came after concern about their river in the hope of creating awareness about their environment, the flora and fauna and restoring the mauri of the awa.