Three members of the West Coast Conservation Board have resigned. Photo / SuppliedIn a shock move today, three members of the West Coast Conservation Board have resigned saying they have been called racist for raising what they see as conflicts between the interests of conservation and the interests of Ngai Tahu. The trio said DOC's Western South Island director Mark Davies had failed to uphold the equal legitimacy of all board members. "We believe the issues between Ngai Tahu and the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board and the conflicts of interest that have gone unchecked at board meetings must be addressed." Ngai Tahu board member and Makaawhio chief executive Kara Edwards said Mr Silverwood and his colleagues were completely missing the point.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 06, 2021 01:41 UTC