Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 10:28 am Press Release: ACT New Zealand
Public land is for all New Zealanders
"A media report this morning that surfers
and boaties have been shot at on a remote Waikato beach is
shocking and appalling", says ACT Leader David
Seymour.
"Public land is for all New Zealanders. Kiwis
wanting to enjoy the beach should not have to fear for their
lives.
Albatross Point is only accessible via water or
Māori land. Fishermen say shootings, abuse, and vandalism
have been occurring for ten years and are driving the public
away.
"Locals seem to believe they own the beach and the
public should not be allowed there. That kind of attitude
has no place in our country.
"The news that an iwi
liaison officer is to meet with locals later this week is
welcome. Police must take this matter extremely seriously
and protect New Zealanders that are simply enjoying our
public spaces
“This is taking place while the Government
holds a 'Justice Summit' in Wellington. What exactly will
the Government do about locals violently driving ordinary
Kiwis away from a public beach?", asks Mr Seymour.
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