Pew Rejects Negotiations with Maori over Kermadec Reserve; Denies Role in Breaking the Treaty
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [News Analysis] by John Sackton - May 16,2016
Pew is digging itself into a hole which will likely damage its international reputation by refusing an offer to meet with Te Ohu Kaimoana, the Maori Treaty organization that holds fishing rights in trust for all New Zealand Maori.
Jamie Tuuta, chairman of Te Ohu Kaimoana, has written a blistering letter over the refusal of Pew to admit its role in the creation of the Kermadec reserve, and asking for a meeting to negotiate a way forward that would both preserve the pristine environment of the Kermadecs, but also uphold Maori treaty rights.
Pew refused such a meeting and instead tried to wash its hands of the situation by saying any further discussion was the responsibility of the New Zealand Government.
Pew had in fact set aside $10 million to promote the Kermadecs
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