Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 23, 2021 3:07:28 GMT 12
EARTHWORKS ON ANCESTRAL WANGANUI MAUNGA SUSPENDED AFTER PROTEST
Earthworks on an ancestral maunga next to the Wanganui River have been suspended temporarily, after local hapū brought the bulldozing to a halt, saying they weren't consulted on the desecration of their wāhi tapu, or sacred site.
Part of the hillside of Punakewhitu, which is known affectionately as Gentle Annie and is privately-owned, was bulldozed to open up the entrance and exit to the property to allow logging trucks to get in and out.
It was set to take 2m off the front face, and another 2m off the side of the maunga but works were halted after iwi and hapū members intervened.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/436918/earthworks-on-ancestral-whanganui-maunga-suspended-after-protest
Earthworks on an ancestral maunga next to the Wanganui River have been suspended temporarily, after local hapū brought the bulldozing to a halt, saying they weren't consulted on the desecration of their wāhi tapu, or sacred site.
Part of the hillside of Punakewhitu, which is known affectionately as Gentle Annie and is privately-owned, was bulldozed to open up the entrance and exit to the property to allow logging trucks to get in and out.
It was set to take 2m off the front face, and another 2m off the side of the maunga but works were halted after iwi and hapū members intervened.......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/436918/earthworks-on-ancestral-whanganui-maunga-suspended-after-protest