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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 9, 2020 3:40:02 GMT 12
RĀHUI AFTER DEATH AT WHAKATĀNE RIVERA rāhui has been placed over the Whakatane River after a swimmer died in the water. Ngāti Awa kaumātua and tōhunga (spiritual leaders) have placed a rāhui over the river, prohibiting fishing, water activities, or the gathering of kaimoana from Turuturu Roimata to Taneatua...... www.stuff.co.nz/national/118648192/rhui-after-death-at-whakatne-river WHAKATĀNE RAHUI IGNORED AFTER TRAGIC DROWNINGFishing boats continue to go out on the water despite the rāhui that Ngāti Awa have placed on the Whakatāne River. The rāhui was imposed after the tragic death of a person in a drowning accident yesterday. Local iwi urge the public to respect the rāhui that was conducted by kaumātua who attended the scene with the deceased and the whānau pani (bereaved family). Whānau around the district and travellers are advised not to gather kaimoana, fish or swim in the river. Whakatāne District Council are working with iwi to ensure the rāhui is acknowledged.... teaomaori.news/whakatane-rahui-ignored-after-tragic-drowning
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