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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 26, 2019 17:15:35 GMT 12
IWI ADVOCATE: IHUMĀTAO PROTESTERS ARE THERE UNDER MISINFORMATION - However, iwi advocate Pita Turei told Heather du Plessis Allan SOUL's website is misleading. He says the land destined to become a housing development used to be wheat fields, not ancient burial grounds. "It comes from the SOUL page. It doesn't match up with history, it doesn't match up with the map, and it also doesn't match up to the archaeological reports. It is deliberate." Truei says that nothing sacred will be built upon..... www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/pita-turei-ihumatao-protesters-have-their-facts-wrong/
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 26, 2019 17:16:04 GMT 12
IHUMĀTAO: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERSHIP FROM OUR TREATY PARTNERPresident of the Māori Party Che Wilson states: “I have first-hand experience in the flaws of the governments Treaty Settlement processes.” “Ihumatao is an example of mana whenua trying over decades to resolve the raupatu afflicted upon them. The future generations have unprecedented challenges including climate change, extreme poverty, and homelessness.” “They are going to hold all leaders to account whether we like it or not. “Whether it’s Ihumatao, Oranga Tamariki, Whānau Ora or Māori Water Rights, the Prime is conveniently absent. She avoids Māori issues and as the leader of the other half of the Treaty Partnership, she needs to front up.... www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjIyODM/Ihum%C4%81tao:-An-opportunity-for-leadership-from-our-Treaty-partner
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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 26, 2019 17:16:27 GMT 12
SELECT COMMITTEE WON'T SIDE WITH SOUL Meanwhile, the Māori Affairs Select Committee has declined to recommend any government intervention in the dispute, but asked the House to take careful note of the petitioners' concerns. Fletcher discussed with local and central government whether they would consider extending the existing Ōtuataua Stonefields Reserve to include the disputed land, and it was told there is no need for additional reserve space in this area. The committee says the situation at special housing area 62 is complex, with competing rights and interests to the land, including the right to develop the land as the private owners see fit...... www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjIyOTM/Select-committee-won%27t-side-with-SOUL
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