Treaty of Waitangi and Sustainability

What part of the Treaty relates to pollution and sustainability?

Her Majesty the Queen of England confirms and guarantees to the Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand and to the respective families and individuals thereof the full exclusive and undisturbed possession of their Lands and Estates, Forests, Fisheries and other properties which they may collectively or individually possess so long as it is their wish and desire to retain the same in their possession;.

What are ways that modern civilization could pollute the land, the sea or the air?

Pollution is created through many modern creations. All buildings that manufacture plastic, glass or metal items/products of some sort in quantities, give off burnt chemicals and toxic gases enter into our atmosphere.

Nearly every form of transport creates pollutant emissions of some sort. Internal combustion engines that run on fuel are the major concern for the human race and our once beautiful planet. Weather they are road transport or non-road transport.
Even non-transporting recreational types of engine applied machines and/or toys are a major concern. As shown below:



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What New Zealand legislation directs what should happen about pollution?

Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 is part of a series of legislative measures aimed at achieving improvements in air quality by reducing the levels of harmful emissions from motor vehicles.