Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 22, 2022 5:32:17 GMT 12
TE NGUTU O TE MANU FIRST OF MANY LANDS COMING BACK TO NGĀRUAHINE
Ngāruahine iwi say the historic pā Te Ngutu o te Manu is the first of many properties that will be returned to their original hapū owners.
The 4-hectare historic reserve was returned to Ngāruahine under its 2016 Treaty settlement.
Now the adjoining 16 hectares block – with a rating value of $1 million – has been bought by the iwi from South Taranaki District Council for $1, after a unanimous decision by councillors.....