Ngāi Tahu vows to protect Rangatiratanga amid Fast-track approvals bill concerns – Stuff 10 June 2024

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Ngāi Tahu has vowed to protect its rangatiratanga “at all costs” in response to the Fast-track Approvals Bill, highlighting the potential for conflict if environmental and iwi rights are not upheld. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa stressed the importance of balancing national progress with environmental sustainability and Treaty settlements. The bill, aimed at expediting infrastructure projects, has sparked varied reactions, with developers praising it and environmentalists expressing concern.

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