Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 13, 2021 2:52:09 GMT 12
CAMPAIGNERS PLAN TO OCCUPY KEY NORTHLAND LAND UNTIL IT'S MADE INTO A RESERVE
A land occupation in the Northland seaside community of Ōpua has united locals, who want to see the site – called the most significant headland in Ōpua – made a reserve for future generations.
But the council-controlled company behind the land’s sale and development said it went above requirements to consult the community, and never received any feedback.
But Anthony Williams, of Ngāpuhi hapū Te Roroa, said the site is wāhi tapu (sacred) and has been of strategic importance to Māori since his tīpuna (ancestor) Punuka used it for its vistas of the Bay of Islands.......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/124139594/campaigners-plan-to-occupy-key-northland-land-until-its-made-into-a-reserve
A land occupation in the Northland seaside community of Ōpua has united locals, who want to see the site – called the most significant headland in Ōpua – made a reserve for future generations.
But the council-controlled company behind the land’s sale and development said it went above requirements to consult the community, and never received any feedback.
But Anthony Williams, of Ngāpuhi hapū Te Roroa, said the site is wāhi tapu (sacred) and has been of strategic importance to Māori since his tīpuna (ancestor) Punuka used it for its vistas of the Bay of Islands.......
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/124139594/campaigners-plan-to-occupy-key-northland-land-until-its-made-into-a-reserve