Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 3, 2016 16:20:20 GMT 12
Maori 'have been here since 14th century'
About 80 people gathered outside the former Manukau council chambers this morning to protest against a Fletcher Construction plan to build 480 houses on land containing ancestral Maori burial caves at Mangere.
A young father carrying his 3-year-old daughter broke into the planning hearing today and warned commissioners that they would "get it" if they approved the new housing project.
The young man, who gave his name only as Popata, said he came down from Kaitaia to support relatives at Mangere opposing the project.
"Hey, hey, hey," he told the five commissioners. "If you want to develop this land, go right ahead and you will see 200 of us occupying our land at Ihumatao.
"How would you like it if these fellows came to your burial ground and built on top of your ancestors?
"How would you like it if they built a house on top of your children? That's not right, eh?"
He added: "Our friends here and our relations here will carry on protesting and yous are going to get it when you come to Ihumatao."….
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About 80 people gathered outside the former Manukau council chambers this morning to protest against a Fletcher Construction plan to build 480 houses on land containing ancestral Maori burial caves at Mangere.
A young father carrying his 3-year-old daughter broke into the planning hearing today and warned commissioners that they would "get it" if they approved the new housing project.
The young man, who gave his name only as Popata, said he came down from Kaitaia to support relatives at Mangere opposing the project.
"Hey, hey, hey," he told the five commissioners. "If you want to develop this land, go right ahead and you will see 200 of us occupying our land at Ihumatao.
"How would you like it if these fellows came to your burial ground and built on top of your ancestors?
"How would you like it if they built a house on top of your children? That's not right, eh?"
He added: "Our friends here and our relations here will carry on protesting and yous are going to get it when you come to Ihumatao."….
www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11583937