Iwi leaders spurn Parker's freshwater initiative

Iwi leaders spurn Parker's freshwater initiative
Sophie Boot
By Gavin Evans Aug. 15 (BusinessDesk) - Iwi leaders have rejected the government’s plans for a new Māori working group on fresh water management. The Pou Taiao Iwi Leaders Group says it will not be participating in the Kāhui Wai Māori process outlined by Environment Minister David Parker earlier this month. The government said it wanted to hear from a wider range of Māori voices and work with them to start setting priorities – particularly for at-risk catchments. But Herewini Parata, chair of the Pou Taiao Iwi Leaders Group, said it wo...