Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 8, 2022 4:36:44 GMT 12
MANA WHENUA WARN OVER ISLAND ACCESS
Former Māori affairs minister and Matauri Bay resident Dover Samuels says the new owner of Motukawaiti better get in touch with local hapū if they want access.
Mr Samuels says despite spending millions building a luxury lodge, Mr Zang and his agents failed to secure the support of customary owners.
“They knew nothing about the sea. They knew nothing about the islands and they thought they could just come across our whenua, get on their big waka and go over to the island. Well, they were in for a big shock, weren’t they,” he says.....
waateanews.com/2022/06/07/mana-whenua-warn-over-island-access/
Former Māori affairs minister and Matauri Bay resident Dover Samuels says the new owner of Motukawaiti better get in touch with local hapū if they want access.
Mr Samuels says despite spending millions building a luxury lodge, Mr Zang and his agents failed to secure the support of customary owners.
“They knew nothing about the sea. They knew nothing about the islands and they thought they could just come across our whenua, get on their big waka and go over to the island. Well, they were in for a big shock, weren’t they,” he says.....
waateanews.com/2022/06/07/mana-whenua-warn-over-island-access/