Media Release: Iwi strongly reject Crown’s Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary proposal
Iwi strongly reject Crown’s Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary proposal 13 June 2023 Iwi leaders today voted to reject the establishment of the Crown’s proposed Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary at a Special General Meeting, hosted by Te Ohu Kaimoana in Wellington. Leaders present at the hui said that an indigenous led approach, designed by iwi for iwi is the only pathway forward and a first step toward any form of future marine management arrangements for that area. [...]