Rakaia River decision
Sir,—Your correspondent, Colin Burrows, apparently feels that emotive <snd inaccurate dismissal/Jf my argument for multiple use of the
Rakaia River suffices. If Colin Burrows cared to read the wild and scenic rivers legislation he would discover that it is not the function of the Planning Tribunal to make a “judicial decision” on whether or not a river warrants a Conservation Order. Rather, Parliament has made it clear that the role of the tribunal is one solely of inquiry and recommendation, with the ultimate decision resting with the politicians. It is quite proper, therefore, when the development of the region for which I have responsibility is at stake, for me to require the Minister of Works and Development to shoulder his political responsibilities.—Yours, etc., RUTH RICHARDSON, M.P. for Selwyn. July 2, 1985.
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