This week a resource consent application from the Kawerau A8D Ahu Whenua Trust to build a geothermal power-plant on its land was formally considered by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Amongst other items, the hearing is considering concerns raised by Ngāti Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau, that the proposed site includes
Day: February 14, 2014
On Tuesday the first reading of the Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Plain Packaging) Amendment Bill was completed in parliament and referred to the Health Select Committee. This potential policy reform is being led by the Māori Party, in particular Tariana Turia, who is also the Associate Minister of Health.[1] We advise,
Te Pūmanawa o te Waiora, a partnership school in Whangaruru (Northland) opened on Monday. This is a bilingual (English/Māori) secondary school which offers learning opportunities through farming and outdoor education mediums. (Pānui 32/2013 outlines policy matters relating to partnership schools.) This week District Court Judge David Ruth lifted name suppression