The Phenomena of Partnership - the Ng?wha Experience
- Key words
- Partnership, protection, participation, principles, values, whakapapa, goodwill, Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Conference
- New Zealand Geothermal Workshop
- Year
- 2016
- Session
- 3.3
- Language
- English
- Paper number
- 62
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Abstract
In 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi containing three articles was signed between rangatira of hap? and English Crown agents. This paper will discuss Article Two which states in part: ‘... full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates Forests Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish.’ In 2015 a consent application to construct and operate two new 25 MWe geothermal power stations was approved. This paper will discuss the building of a relationship that began in 2013 and culminated in a partnership between the Ng?wha Marae Komiti Trustees and Top Energy Ltd that will exist for at least 35 years.
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