17 May, 2021 04:40 AM 3 minutes to readPhoto / NZMEA south Taranaki iwi says continuing sewage spills into coastal waters are intolerable. Graham Young says Pātea also suffers multiple sewage spills each year during heavy rain. Graham Young also objected to iwi being slotted into the plan under the heading 'Vibrant South Taranaki'. The notation of Iwi/hapu under "Vibrant South Taranaki" has no real meaning for a modern and active partnership arrangement which reflects Te Tiriti obligations." Both iwi welcomed the approval of a Māori ward for South Taranaki District at next year's election.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 17, 2021 05:03 UTC