Monday February 9, 2026
News:
Green Party celebrates decision to decline Taranaki seabed mining
In a draft decision on Thursday, the fast-track approvals panel declined Trans-Tasman Resources’ (TTR) bid to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed a year for 30 years in the South Taranaki Bight.
The panel found there would be a credible risk of harm to Māui dolphins, kororā/little penguin and fairy prion.
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson said it was a huge win for the environment and the community.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Colinxy: Annual Māori Whine Day
Seems a bit undemocratic to me?
Waitangi Day - Graeme Spencer.
Propaganda:
Rurawhe: Te Pāti Māori faces election wipeout, 'lucky' to keep one seat
Seabed Mining Banned In Aotearoa Under Reintroduced Member’s Bill
Making an uncommon land
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson said it was a huge win for the environment and the community.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Colinxy: Annual Māori Whine Day
Seems a bit undemocratic to me?
Waitangi Day - Graeme Spencer.
Propaganda:
Rurawhe: Te Pāti Māori faces election wipeout, 'lucky' to keep one seat
Seabed Mining Banned In Aotearoa Under Reintroduced Member’s Bill
Making an uncommon land
Sunday February 8, 2026
News:
“Water Is Life” — Māori Leaders Call for National Responsibility Over Water
The leaders are urging changes in how water is governed in Aotearoa, with priorities that include:
They say that addressing water challenges is not simply an environmental policy question, but one deeply tied to Māori wellbeing, tikanga, and settlement of Treaty obligations.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Mike Butler: Waitangi heckles and what’s ahead
Geoff Parker: Three Flags, One Country
Ani O'Brien: Waitangi 2026 - the year of in-fighting on the Left
Pee Kay: The Theatre That is Politics
The Treaty or Te Tiriti? It Matters..... - Michael Bassett.
News:
“Water Is Life” — Māori Leaders Call for National Responsibility Over Water
The leaders are urging changes in how water is governed in Aotearoa, with priorities that include:
> co-governance and co-management arrangements that ensure Māori decision-making is embedded at all levels,
> stronger protections against contamination and extraction that harms ecosystems,
> legal recognition of the rights of water bodies themselves,
> equitable access to safe, healthy water for all whānau.
They say that addressing water challenges is not simply an environmental policy question, but one deeply tied to Māori wellbeing, tikanga, and settlement of Treaty obligations.....
See full article HERE
Articles:
Mike Butler: Waitangi heckles and what’s ahead
Geoff Parker: Three Flags, One Country
Ani O'Brien: Waitangi 2026 - the year of in-fighting on the Left
Pee Kay: The Theatre That is Politics
The Treaty or Te Tiriti? It Matters..... - Michael Bassett.
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5 comments:
What is it with these people, they have a special connection to water. Really, isn't it about time we all ignored their lunacy.
Why does our system even entertain the crackpot concepts that govern Maori beliefs.
From where I stand, it seems many New Zealanders especially the governing class are foolish in the extreme and need to ignore all of it.
What can go wrong? Auckland paying $3MILLON PER YEAR for water In December 2023, Watercare signed a confidential "agreement relating to relationship matters" with Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Inc (the main governance body for Waikato-Tainui iwi). This commits Watercare to paying $1 million per year for 20 years, totaling $20 million. The funds are intended to support research and environmental projects in the lower Waikato River area and catchment.This payment is separate from an earlier requirement under Watercare's resource consent (finalized around 2022 after a Board of Inquiry process), where Watercare already pays $2 million annually to the co-governed Waikato River Authority for river restoration and clean-up projects (part of a broader $40 million+ commitment over time for environmental betterment).The $20 million deal drew criticism in September 2024 when it became public:It was not disclosed to Auckland ratepayers upfront.
Critics (including some councillors and commentators) described the benefits to ratepayers as "murky at best," questioning value for money and labeling it as unnecessary or a form of "rent-seeking" since water is considered a public good under current law.
Watercare's CEO defended it as part of building positive relationships, reducing long-term reliance on the river, and involving Māori-owned businesses in projects.
Some public reactions framed it as iwi "demanding cash" for water access, though the agreement frames it as voluntary support for environmental and relationship initiatives.
Historical ContextIn 2020–2022, during Auckland's drought and Watercare's application to increase its water take from the Waikato River, there were stronger demands. The co-governed Waikato River Authority (with iwi co-chair involvement) initially sought high payments (e.g., reports of 10 cents per litre, equating to massive daily figures like $20 million/day in extreme hypotheticals), but this was rejected.
And what makes Maori feel entitled to have embedded rights regarding water ?
Any technical input from them ?
Please tell me about pre-european plumbing ?
Maori dams to regulate river flow ?
No, just more BS demands for control (=money) and power.
perhaps Pakeha should claim the rain then so Maori will have to pay us?
Which maori leaders and who says they are leaders? Does anyone actually follow these leaders? The term “maori leaders” has become about as useful as references to “experts”.
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