Save the Mokihinui: Forest & Bird's launch of e-card drive & presentation to Meridian's Chief Executive
2011-02-09 00:00:00.0
AUTHOR: Peter Dunne
As most of you will know, UnitedFuture is the party that represents the interests of Outdoor Recreation in Parliament. We take pride in our role, voicing the interests of all New Zealanders who enjoy getting out amongst the lakes, rivers, bush, mountains and beaches of this great country.
Early last year, consent was granted to Meridian Energy to build an 85m dam on one of New Zealands last true 'wild rivers' - The Mokihinui.
I opposed it then and I oppose it now.
As well as being an area of outstanding natural beauty and abundant in native flora and fauna the Mokihinui is a top fly-fishing river and one of New Zealand’s premier wilderness fishing experiences.
Last Wednesday, a group of us attended the launch of the e-card drive and a presentation to the CEO of Merdian Energy.
You can sign up to the e-card by clicking on the link to the left.
Photo: From left, Whitewater NZ representative Jo Dovey, United Future leader Peter Dunne, Federated Mountain Clubs president Richard Davies, Forest & Bird general manager Mike Britton, Labour MP Chris Hipkins and Green Party MP Kevin Hague, in front, at Meridian’s Wellington office