The news is official and they have agreed to move the line away from our precious sites. I am completely overwhelmed by how this turned out and it really belongs to all of you who stepped up to protect our taonga. We will keep a close eye on the process …
October 8, 2015
- TE AWAMUTU REINFORCEMENT PROJECT (110KV TRANSMISSION LINE BETWEEN THE HANGATIKI AND TE AWAMUTU SUBSTATIONS)
Final supporters
A petition of: THE COMMUNITY OF OTOROHANGA
Addressed to: WAIPA NETWORKS LIMITED
WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE
FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S):
- TE AWAMUTU REINFORCEMENT PROJECT (110KV TRANSMISSION
LINE BETWEEN THE HANGATIKI AND TE AWAMUTU SUBSTATIONS)
We the Community of Otorohanga partition Waipa Networks to surrender any Resource Consents issued by the Otorohanga District Council. And ask that they find an alternative route and location (e.g. underground) for their 110KV Transmission Lines through the Otorohanga Trunkway and Huiputea Drive.
- The Trunkway -Te Ohaaki Tapu, known to Ngati Maniapoto as "the Trunkway" is
regarded as TAONGA and was given under ‘good faith’ conditions and sealed by a
Gentlemen’s handshake.
- Huiputea - is on the Otorohanga District Council's register of significant sites. This entire
site i.e. the Kahikatea tree and surrounding areas are considered WAAHI TAPU.
By signing this petition, we as members of the Otorohanga Community emphasise the
significance of Te Ohaaki Tapu and Huiputea and the cultural implications thereof.
Updates
August 22, 2015
Seeing one hundred people come together like this is truly overwhelming. I honestly never thought this message would reach so many of you so quickly. Thank you for caring about our home.
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2015
90 Comments
I am from Rereahu and Ngati Manaipoto both my grandparents and father are buried within the area. Please do not let this happen either go underground or go away
Please leave the tree alone 300 years is a significant amount of time to grow what gives you the right to cut it down in 5 mins to put up cancer causing power lines!!
This is literally one of our last historical sites we have complete access to. Otherwise we are constantly relying on farmers - if they want to let us access our sacred and historical sites, because most our land in the king country is landlocked.
Underground is the only option. The Iwi will fund the land; Trunkway. The government and the other 'behind the scenes power player' (Fonterra) can sort with Waipa network how to make it happen. It's a no brainer really.
These Pylons are not benefitting our town in anyway! Council has sold out its own town. Kiwirail has taken a 35 year lease with a huge cash settlement. Otorohanga will be left with BIG UGLY PYLONS TROUGH THE TOWNSHIP and they are putting 1 right by the skatepark where the kids play!!!
Find another way...invest in solar!
He waahi tapu, naa he pakanga no mua noa atu, i reira, he maha ngaa toa no Ngapuhi i hingangana. Koretake te mahi kupapa o nga tauiwi no koneki, kaore te pakeha i whai tikanga, i whaikoha, he mahi nganakia he mahi kaipono, naa te pakeha. Kupapa.
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The news is official and they have agreed to move the line away from our precious sites. I am completely overwhelmed by how this turned out and it really belongs to all of you who stepped up to protect our taonga. We will keep a close eye on the process …
October 8, 2015
- TE AWAMUTU REINFORCEMENT PROJECT (110KV TRANSMISSION LINE BETWEEN THE HANGATIKI AND TE AWAMUTU SUBSTATIONS)
Final supporters
A petition of: THE COMMUNITY OF OTOROHANGA
Addressed to: WAIPA NETWORKS LIMITED
WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE
FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S):
- TE AWAMUTU REINFORCEMENT PROJECT (110KV TRANSMISSION
LINE BETWEEN THE HANGATIKI AND TE AWAMUTU SUBSTATIONS)
We the Community of Otorohanga partition Waipa Networks to surrender any Resource Consents issued by the Otorohanga District Council. And ask that they find an alternative route and location (e.g. underground) for their 110KV Transmission Lines through the Otorohanga Trunkway and Huiputea Drive.
- The Trunkway -Te Ohaaki Tapu, known to Ngati Maniapoto as "the Trunkway" is
regarded as TAONGA and was given under ‘good faith’ conditions and sealed by a
Gentlemen’s handshake.
- Huiputea - is on the Otorohanga District Council's register of significant sites. This entire
site i.e. the Kahikatea tree and surrounding areas are considered WAAHI TAPU.
By signing this petition, we as members of the Otorohanga Community emphasise the
significance of Te Ohaaki Tapu and Huiputea and the cultural implications thereof.
Updates
August 22, 2015
Seeing one hundred people come together like this is truly overwhelming. I honestly never thought this message would reach so many of you so quickly. Thank you for caring about our home.
Reached 100 supporters
August 21, 2015
90 Comments
your trying to pull a treaty thing all over again... we say you can work with us to improve the land... you hear... we can do whatever we want now they signed the papers...treaty all over again... different folk different stroke but same raw deal... the people arent saying no... they are saying do it another way ie underground... so really where is the arguement
I am from Rereahu and Ngati Manaipoto both my grandparents and father are buried within the area. Please do not let this happen either go underground or go away
Please leave the tree alone 300 years is a significant amount of time to grow what gives you the right to cut it down in 5 mins to put up cancer causing power lines!!
This is literally one of our last historical sites we have complete access to. Otherwise we are constantly relying on farmers - if they want to let us access our sacred and historical sites, because most our land in the king country is landlocked.
Underground is the only option. The Iwi will fund the land; Trunkway. The government and the other 'behind the scenes power player' (Fonterra) can sort with Waipa network how to make it happen. It's a no brainer really.
These Pylons are not benefitting our town in anyway! Council has sold out its own town. Kiwirail has taken a 35 year lease with a huge cash settlement. Otorohanga will be left with BIG UGLY PYLONS TROUGH THE TOWNSHIP and they are putting 1 right by the skatepark where the kids play!!!
Find another way...invest in solar!
He waahi tapu, naa he pakanga no mua noa atu, i reira, he maha ngaa toa no Ngapuhi i hingangana. Koretake te mahi kupapa o nga tauiwi no koneki, kaore te pakeha i whai tikanga, i whaikoha, he mahi nganakia he mahi kaipono, naa te pakeha. Kupapa.
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your trying to pull a treaty thing all over again... we say you can work with us to improve the land... you hear... we can do whatever we want now they signed the papers...treaty all over again... different folk different stroke but same raw deal... the people arent saying no... they are saying do it another way ie underground... so really where is the arguement