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Samoan villagers demand compo for Manawanui shipwreck impact

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Villagers from Samoa’s Safata district, where the HMNZS Manawanui sank, will meet with Samoan officials on Friday to push for compensation due to the disaster’s effect on their livelihoods.

The shipwreck, which occurred on October 5, has reportedly caused diesel leaks and other environmental damage, severely impacting the local fishing industry, which is vital to the region’s economy.

Safata residents, alongside former MP Tuia Pu’a Leota, are calling for fair compensation, criticising statements that downplay the scale of the disaster. They argue that the spill is causing significant damage, including forcing fishermen to travel further to catch fish, incurring additional costs and losses.

Tuia described the widespread impact of the disaster, which has affected neighbouring districts.

The community, which was previously devastated by a tsunami 15 years ago, fears the long-term effects of the shipwreck will quietly scar the region.

New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) reports suggest that while the main fuel tanks remain intact, there are uncertainties about the full extent of the leak. Talks of compensation will only proceed once the environmental impacts are fully assessed, according to Samoan Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataafa.

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  1. This is just a small part of the burden which will be ongoing for the Defence Force and NZ govt. Judith Collins is trying to stymie the bad mouthing by using big words like misogynist. But misogynist just doesn’t explain away any of her silly little lies.

    Front up with some compensation, play fair, admit fault. The sinking was an utter disaster something that neither we or the people of Samoa needed at all. F***ing disgusting.

  2. Surprise surprise
    Now they have found a passport of one of the hijackers (No planes) at the bottom of WTC
    Sorry
    HMNZS Manawanui: Navigation record book, expected to become crucial inquiry evidence, found by British warship searching debris
    This woke retarded Mum’s Navy agenda must be protected at all costs

  3. What is needed is a full and far reaching independent inquiry authority
    Which has zero chance of happening
    And not having those who most probably ostensibly being responsible for what has happened it transpires through wokeness and a genda hire selection process not based on merit nor ability in control
    With the outcome being predetermined
    Albeit with a little bit of BS distortion and spin
    But under the veneer to conclude
    Blah blah blah but did a brilliant job in evacuating the ship resultant in no loss of life
    In a complete reversal in salvaging the situation commendations being in Order
    And an off ramp for Judith Collins and her misogynist propaganda subliminal implant distraction
    Agendas are at stake here to be preserved at all costs
    In destroying and feminizing our armed forces leaving us defenseless and vulnerable
    And susceptible to invasion which remains our main threat
    What the true cost of this massive cock up will eventually tally up as is anybody’s guess but more than likely we will never know the true extent and just as likely never to be divulged

  4. I HEAR NEXT MONTH THE INVESTIGATION RESULTS WILL BE RELEASED, I ALSO HEAR THE SHIP HAD A MECHANICAL FAILURE INSTEAD OF GOING FORWARD IT WENT REVERSE.
    IF THIS IS THE CASE IT DOES EXCUSE THE CAPTAIN SHE SHOULD BE ACROSS ALL POTENTIAL MAINTENANCE ISSUES IF SHE HAS FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CHIEF ENGINEER, THAT’S HER JOB TO COMMUNICATE WITH CRITICAL CREW AND BE AWARE OF ALL POTENTIAL ISSUES.
    IT MAY SOUND A BIG ASK THAT’S WHY THEY GET PAID SO MUCH HAVE YEARS OF TRAINING AND COME UP THROUGH THE RANKS OR USED TO.
    NOW ITS A TICK BOX FOLLOW PROCEDURE WORLD.. REAL WORLD DOESN’T WORK LIKE THAT. AS IS BECOMING CLEAR.
    YOU CANNOT LEGISLATE COMMON SENSE KNOLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

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