Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 17, 2021 2:17:17 GMT 12
HEARINGS INTO WAHI TAPU OPIHI SUBDIVISION BEGIN
An ancient urupa where bodies are ferried by waka is at the centre of resource consent clash in Whakatane.
Iwi are attempting to prevent the granting of a consent by Whakatane District Council for a residential subdivision next to the ancient coastal urupa Opihi Whanaungakore, which is still in use today.
Ngati Awa kaumatua Maanu Paul said the proposed development undermined hapu mana whenua, threatened its whakapapa and would destroy its rangatiratanga.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/436541/hearings-into-wahi-tapu-opihi-subdivision-begin
An ancient urupa where bodies are ferried by waka is at the centre of resource consent clash in Whakatane.
Iwi are attempting to prevent the granting of a consent by Whakatane District Council for a residential subdivision next to the ancient coastal urupa Opihi Whanaungakore, which is still in use today.
Ngati Awa kaumatua Maanu Paul said the proposed development undermined hapu mana whenua, threatened its whakapapa and would destroy its rangatiratanga.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/436541/hearings-into-wahi-tapu-opihi-subdivision-begin