Kia ora! We need your support in opposing the Rotorua District Councilâs plans to further extract water from Taniwha Springs which has and will continue to affect the water level, water currents, nature, wildlife and pollution within the surrounding stream catchments including Awahou river which is historically and currently a source of wildlife, food, tradition and recreation for local peoples and visitors. Reports recommend a cautionary approach of an increase in water taking yet an application of consent by RDC is still being sought through mediation. The affects of previous water abstraction is sadly obvious to local peoples, we ask that you please help us to preserve and safeguard our natural resources.
The council is still pushing for more water extraction despite the clear damage to the Awahou river. Send an email to your local representatives today to remind them this resource belongs to the community. We need to keep the pressure on until they drop this application for good.
December 16, 2009
Reaching this new level of momentum proves that the community is not going to look the other way while our river is drained. Please post the petition link to your Facebook page right now and email our local representatives to demand they honor the cautionary reports instead of pushing for more extraction.
Reached 100 supporters
December 16, 2009
6 Comments
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Sarah Medina
19 years ago
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Used to swim here when I was a kid. It breaks my heart to see what its becoming. Leave the river alone.
T
Tariana Webb
19 years ago
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Seriously? Another project that puts profits over the environment. Do better RDC. We deserve to have our natural resources protected for our kids.
M
Mere Jimenez
19 years ago
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Awahou is so special to my family. Leave the water where it belongs.
W
Wiremu Santana
19 years ago
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Keep our water clean. The springs are tapu and the council needs to stop digging their heels in and listen for once.
J
Jason Aguilar
19 years ago
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The river level is way lower than it used to be. You can see it clear as day. Shame on them for ignoring the reports.
R
Rawiri Walton
19 years ago
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STOP THE EXTRACTION. Its our lifeline and our history. We arent letting this happen.
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Kia ora! We need your support in opposing the Rotorua District Councilâs plans to further extract water from Taniwha Springs which has and will continue to affect the water level, water currents, nature, wildlife and pollution within the surrounding stream catchments including Awahou river which is historically and currently a source of wildlife, food, tradition and recreation for local peoples and visitors. Reports recommend a cautionary approach of an increase in water taking yet an application of consent by RDC is still being sought through mediation. The affects of previous water abstraction is sadly obvious to local peoples, we ask that you please help us to preserve and safeguard our natural resources.
The council is still pushing for more water extraction despite the clear damage to the Awahou river. Send an email to your local representatives today to remind them this resource belongs to the community. We need to keep the pressure on until they drop this application for good.
December 16, 2009
Reaching this new level of momentum proves that the community is not going to look the other way while our river is drained. Please post the petition link to your Facebook page right now and email our local representatives to demand they honor the cautionary reports instead of pushing for more extraction.
Reached 100 supporters
December 16, 2009
6 Comments
S
Sarah Medina
19 years ago
Featured
Used to swim here when I was a kid. It breaks my heart to see what its becoming. Leave the river alone.
T
Tariana Webb
19 years ago
Featured
Seriously? Another project that puts profits over the environment. Do better RDC. We deserve to have our natural resources protected for our kids.
M
Mere Jimenez
19 years ago
Featured
Awahou is so special to my family. Leave the water where it belongs.
W
Wiremu Santana
19 years ago
Featured
Keep our water clean. The springs are tapu and the council needs to stop digging their heels in and listen for once.
J
Jason Aguilar
19 years ago
Featured
The river level is way lower than it used to be. You can see it clear as day. Shame on them for ignoring the reports.
R
Rawiri Walton
19 years ago
Featured
STOP THE EXTRACTION. Its our lifeline and our history. We arent letting this happen.
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Used to swim here when I was a kid. It breaks my heart to see what its becoming. Leave the river alone.