Maori and DOC to work closer in RuapehuTOM LEE/FAIRFAX NZ Walkers take on the Tongariro National Park. The Department of Conservation [DOC] is restructuring its offices in the Central Plateau so it can work closer with local Maori. A recent Treaty of Waitangi settlement with one of the iwi in the area - Tuwharetoa - would have implications for DOC said regional director for the Central North Island, Allan Munn. "We've made no further decision but it's very likely that we will be strengthening our work offices at Ohakune and Turangi. FRANCES FERGUSON / STUFF Senior DOC ranger, Anita Porima, Taupo mayor David Trewavas, Joanne de Lange, Andy Hema and DOC regional director for Central North Island.

Source: Stuff July 25, 2017 21:11 UTC