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In the Chatham Islands, hope for a more independent future
Manage episode 479595380 series 2507716
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 independence
For 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…
1394 episodes
Manage episode 479595380 series 2507716
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 independence
For 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…
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