concerns to UN
The damage caused by pine forestry has been raised at the UN by an NZ group that says the industry is responsible for multiple Indigenous rights violations
An East Coast group that has petitioned the government on land use has now taken its concerns to the United Nations.
Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti representative Renee Raroa gave a presentation at a forum on indigenous issues at a meeting of the United Nations in New York.
Speaking at the 22nd Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Raroa, who grew up in Rangitukia, told the forum that the New Zealand Crown's continuing support for pine forestry has caused severe environmental damage exacerbated by recent cyclones Hale and Gabrielle.
Link to article: East Coast group takes pine forestry concerns to UN (msn.com)
