New concerns for Māori landowners using the ETS

Having only recently stated that the Permanent category and exotic forests will remain In the ETS category the Government, through the National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forest, are seeking to implement new rules and regulations that further dictate what Māori can and can't do on their land.

Ngā Pou a Tāne view this as another example of the Government reneging on promises to act in good faith and work with Māori landowners as Treaty partners.  Once again we must remain vigilant and up-to-date with any legislative reforms.

View this Te Karere news item, or read this opinion piece In Stuff for more information.