Listen "In the Chatham Islands, hope for a more independent future"
Episode Synopsis
New Zealand's remotest community relies heavily on public money, but it's not what the community wants for itself
For the 600-odd residents of the Chatham Islands, failing infrastructure and tight fishing quotas are a roadblock to more independenceFor generations, New Zealand's remotest community existed without outside help.Now the 600-odd residents of the Chatham Islands can't live and thrive here without a lot of public money.Millions of dollars is needed for a long -awaited new ship to freight goods on and off the islands, replacing the old Southern Tiare. Residents also want a fairer share of the fishing quota in the waters surrounding the Chathams, better wharf facilities and cheaper electricity…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
For the 600-odd residents of the Chatham Islands, failing infrastructure and tight fishing quotas are a roadblock to more independenceFor generations, New Zealand's remotest community existed without outside help.Now the 600-odd residents of the Chatham Islands can't live and thrive here without a lot of public money.Millions of dollars is needed for a long -awaited new ship to freight goods on and off the islands, replacing the old Southern Tiare. Residents also want a fairer share of the fishing quota in the waters surrounding the Chathams, better wharf facilities and cheaper electricity…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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