Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 16, 2017 16:42:03 GMT 12
HAURAKI TO BE DEFENCE FORCE LANDLORD
Pare Hauraki Iwi have released plans for a 49-home development on former defence land at Whenuapai west of Auckland.
The Whenuapai Housing Development Partnership, made up of the iwi and Te Tumu Kainga, a charitable trust administered by Te Tumu Paeroa, has purchased a 6.4 hectare site next to other significant residential and commercial developments.
Partnership chair Paul Majurey says it demonstrates the growing role of iwi in the local economy as they develop a commercial asset base in the post-Treaty settlement phase.
The 49 homes will be leased to the New Zealand Defence Force for staff accommodation.
He says there is nice symbolism in having the Defence Force as tenants, as for many years it occupied land taken from iwi all over New Zealand....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=MTU4ODY=
Pare Hauraki Iwi have released plans for a 49-home development on former defence land at Whenuapai west of Auckland.
The Whenuapai Housing Development Partnership, made up of the iwi and Te Tumu Kainga, a charitable trust administered by Te Tumu Paeroa, has purchased a 6.4 hectare site next to other significant residential and commercial developments.
Partnership chair Paul Majurey says it demonstrates the growing role of iwi in the local economy as they develop a commercial asset base in the post-Treaty settlement phase.
The 49 homes will be leased to the New Zealand Defence Force for staff accommodation.
He says there is nice symbolism in having the Defence Force as tenants, as for many years it occupied land taken from iwi all over New Zealand....
www.waateanews.com/waateanews?story_id=MTU4ODY=