Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 27, 2020 3:15:04 GMT 12
POINT ENGLAND RESERVE TREATY DEAL A 'WIN-WIN' FOR NGĀTI PĀOA, CROWN
An Auckland iwi displaced from their land for 180 years has called a compromise on the future of Point England reserve a "win-win".
Ngāti Pāoa are forgoing an almost 12ha property development at Point England after locals raised concerns about losing green space in Tāmaki Makaurau back in 2017.
Instead, the iwi will get an extra 2ha for their marae and papa kāinga housing plus the option to purchase Auckland school sites so they will still be able generate income.
The reserve will be in Ngāti Pāoa's name, but co-managed with the Auckland Council.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/408129/point-england-reserve-treaty-deal-a-win-win-for-ngati-paoa-crown
An Auckland iwi displaced from their land for 180 years has called a compromise on the future of Point England reserve a "win-win".
Ngāti Pāoa are forgoing an almost 12ha property development at Point England after locals raised concerns about losing green space in Tāmaki Makaurau back in 2017.
Instead, the iwi will get an extra 2ha for their marae and papa kāinga housing plus the option to purchase Auckland school sites so they will still be able generate income.
The reserve will be in Ngāti Pāoa's name, but co-managed with the Auckland Council.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/408129/point-england-reserve-treaty-deal-a-win-win-for-ngati-paoa-crown