The Otago Regional Council has failed to be brave in
showing the way forward on the Manuherekia River, Otago Fish
& Game Council chief executive Ian Hadland
says.
Yesterday’s failure by the ORC to note
proposed minimum flows for the river is disappointing and
has resulted in more uncertainty for the
community.
"Some councillors are hiding behind the
technical advisory group in seeking even more
information.
"There is a solid body of information to
make a decision, but they remain adrift.
"The ultimate
decision on the catchment needs to be more than just
science."
Like many other stakeholders, Fish &
Game wrote to the Minister for the Environment before
yesterday’s ORC meeting, to express mounting concerns
about their intentions to delay the decision.
"We’ll
never have perfect information, but we have enough to make a
decision now.
"We know the Manuherekia River is in
trouble. We know it needs more flow. Kāi Tahu ki Otago have
shown a pathway forward and councillors should have followed
their
lead."
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