Te Runanga-a-iwi o Ngapuhi board met yesterday,
and recommitted to going forward to achieve its vision:
Kia tu Tika ai te whare tapu o Ngapuhi – that the
sacred house of Ngapuhi stands firm.
At the meeting
recent issues surrounding a Department of Conservation
investigation involving the Chairman were discussed. The
board resolved: - It is very disappointed with the actions
of the Chairman - It does not condone his actions - It does
not condone the taking of kereru - The concept of
Kaitiakitanga is a sacred obligation - It is committed to
the environmental safeguard of taonga tuku iho.
The board
acknowledged the leadership shown by its Chairman Raniera
Tau over the past 15 years, taking the Runanga to the
position where it is now.
Mr Tau continues as Te
Runanga-a-iwi o Ngapuhi Chairman.
No further comment on
this matter will be made while the investigation is
on-going.
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