Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 4, 2024 4:59:32 GMT 12
AUCKLAND MARAE DENIES CLAIMS IT IS FAILING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MĀORI
Awataha Marae was set up in 1988 to serve urban Māori in Auckland. Run by the Wilson whānau under an incorporated society, the marae has leased Crown land on Akoranga Drive in Northcote for peppercorn rent on the condition it provides a space for Māori to hold cultural events, particularly tangihanga, and promote an understanding of tikanga Māori as well as advance the social welfare of Māori.
However, locals have for a long time accused the marae of failing to meet the needs of the community.
Despite this, the lease for the marae was renewed in 2020....
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350261629/auckland-marae-denies-claims-it-failing-meet-needs-maori
Awataha Marae was set up in 1988 to serve urban Māori in Auckland. Run by the Wilson whānau under an incorporated society, the marae has leased Crown land on Akoranga Drive in Northcote for peppercorn rent on the condition it provides a space for Māori to hold cultural events, particularly tangihanga, and promote an understanding of tikanga Māori as well as advance the social welfare of Māori.
However, locals have for a long time accused the marae of failing to meet the needs of the community.
Despite this, the lease for the marae was renewed in 2020....
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350261629/auckland-marae-denies-claims-it-failing-meet-needs-maori