Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 6, 2023 5:04:50 GMT 12
HISTORIC NORTHLAND PĀ SITE WITH LINKS TO NGĀPUHI CHIEF HONGI HIKA TO BE HANDED BACK TO IWI
An historic Northland pā site with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika is to be handed back to iwi, after collaboration between the Government, private landowners and local hapū.
“It is fitting that the ceremony for the return of the Pākinga Pā site is during Waitangi weekend,” Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan said when making the announcement on Sunday.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/historic-northland-pa-site-with-links-to-ngapuhi-chief-hongi-hika-is-to-be-handed-back-to-iwi/SYI4PEPK65GBLCDGTCGPMB3XL4/
An historic Northland pā site with links to Ngāpuhi chief Hongi Hika is to be handed back to iwi, after collaboration between the Government, private landowners and local hapū.
“It is fitting that the ceremony for the return of the Pākinga Pā site is during Waitangi weekend,” Regional Development Minister Kiri Allan said when making the announcement on Sunday.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/historic-northland-pa-site-with-links-to-ngapuhi-chief-hongi-hika-is-to-be-handed-back-to-iwi/SYI4PEPK65GBLCDGTCGPMB3XL4/