Prime Minister Won’t Rule Out Co-governance Of South Island Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 2:26 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand
“Jacinda Ardern needs to let New Zealanders know
what’s happening with the South Island’s water assets
rather than leaving us in limbo,” says ACT Leader David
Seymour.
“I asked the Prime Minister in Parliament
today whether she would rule out co-governance of water
infrastructure in the South Island between Government and
Ngāi Tahu. She wouldn’t give me a straight
answer.
“This is just like with He Puapua. These are
important conversations that need to be had by all New
Zealanders out in the open. We need straight
answers.
“Jacinda Ardern is the master of
obfuscating. Instead of verbal gymnastics in Parliament, how
about treating us like adults?
“ACT has always said
Treaty settlements are full and final and people shouldn’t
have a seat at the table because of their
ancestors.
“ACT is the only party that has
consistently stuck to its principles on this issue. We exist
to have honest conversations about difficult issues like
this and to unite New Zealanders behind good
ideas.”
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