New Zealand court to decide on controversial Tarawera Sewerage Scheme impacting sacred land.

The Environment Court in New Zealand is prioritizing a decision on the paused Tarawera Sewerage Scheme, aimed at connecting hundreds of households to the town's sewerage system and reducing lake pollution. The Rotokākahi Board of Control and the Protect Rotokākahi Society have protested, arguing the project impacts sacred land and requires additional resource consent. A decision is expected within weeks.

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