A win for all….
By,“a handful of private citizens who felt bound to take on the twin forces of a state-owned enterprise and the State itself .... to uphold environmental values universally claimed to be cherished. They have won a victory that in time the nation will come to cherish, just as did those pioneering campaigners who saved Lake Manapouri.”
Editorial, Otago Daily Times, 7 Nov 2009
The victory belongs to you, the many supporters who by way of donations and purchasing prints, posters and T Shirts, made Save Central’s Environment Court challenge possible.
…must now be defended
Now, Meridian Energy has requested the High Court to ‘set aside’ the Environment Court decision on the basis of legal arguments regarding the RMA. While it seems unfair that the same “handful of private citizens” should, again and alone have to meet the considerable costs of an appeal which goes beyond their concern to save an outstanding landscape, Save Central has determined it must defend the decision in the High Court; and it must now turn once again to you, our supporters, for assistance.
Save Central requests that you bring the fact of the “victory” and the new challenge we face in the High Court, to the attention of friends, acquaintances and business contacts and encourage them to help defend our Environment Court victory with a donation.
Contributions may be sent directly to Save Central at PO Box 10, Omakau or via the direct payment facility at www.savecentral.org/donation.aspx.
Your help is essential to keep the victory we have all won on behalf of all New Zealanders!