TO TATOU VAI BILL 2020 PUBLIC MEETINGS

TO TATOU VAI BILL

The To Tatou Vai Authority Bill 2020 was introduced into Parliament on 08 July 2020, and had its second reading on the same day.

Parliament then referred the Bill to the To Tatou Vai Select Committee for public consultations.

The Select Committee held consultations with the public and landowners in each of the catchments and intakes.   It also received submissions.

The Select Committee wishes to thank all those persons who have made suggestions on amendments to the Bill.

As a result of your submissions, there have been important changes made to the Bill.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, please take note of the changes below for the public meetings in the three Vaka.  The meeting will commence at 6.00 p.m. to explain the changes the Select Committee will recommend to Parliament to be made to the Bill:

·    Teau-o-Tonga – Wednesday, 02 June 2021, at Nikao Hall, Nikao

·   Puaikura – Thursday, 03 June 2021, at Calvary Hall, Arorangi

·  Takitumu – Wednesday, 09 June 2021, at CICC Sunday School Hall, Titikaveka

A copy of the Bill with the changes highlighted may be viewed on Parliament’s website: https://parliament.gov.ck

A hard copy can be obtained from the To Tatou Vai offices at Nikao main road on Arorangi side of the airport terminal.

For further enquiries, please contact Ringi Tumutoa on 24479.

Meitaki maata.

Tai Manavaroa

Acting Deputy Clerk