Iwi respond to Kermadec Sanctuary proposal

Morning Report

English - June 13, 2023 19:53 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MB - ★★★★ - 11 ratings
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More than forty iwi organisations have voted overwhelmingly to reject the plan, saying an indigenous led approach is the only way forward. Former Prime Minister Sir John Key announced the sanctuary in 2015 but push back from iwi and political parties has stalled progress since. The Environment Minister, David Parker this morning told us he's disappointed. Rangimarie Hunia, Chair of the Maori Fisheries Trust, Te Ohu Kai Moana spoke with Corin Dann.