Thursday, 16 August 2018, 4:43 pm Press Release: Ngai Tahu
Ngāi Tahu seeking direct engagement on freshwater
Te
Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has confirmed to Ministers of the
Crown that we are seeking direct engagement regarding
freshwater and want to begin a discussion
immediately.
Lisa Tumahai, Kaiwhakahaere of Te
Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu confirmed to Ministers that Ngāi Tahu
will not be supporting Te Kāhui Wai Māori and will instead
be seeking direct engagement with the Crown.
We
understand the Crown is still looking to progress Te Kāhui
Wai Māori, but want to make it clear that whoever is
appointed to the group does not have the support of Te
Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.
“As the Treaty partner in our
takiwā, Ngāi Tahu are seeking direct engagement with the
Crown on freshwater issues and we look forward to working
with them on this important kaupapa,” says Lisa.
Lisa Tumahai also confirmed to Ministers that the Ngāi
Tahu Deed of Settlement ensures that Ngāi Tahu and the
Crown must negotiate in good faith before any court action,
and as such confirmed Ngāi Tahu are not party to the
proposed court action the media are currently
discussing.
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