Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 28, 2021 3:36:56 GMT 12
TARAWERA FALLS LAND RETURNED TO NGĀTI RANGITIHI
An eastern Bay of Plenty iwi is welcoming the return of more than 40 hectares of land around the Tarawera Falls into its possession.
The block, located in the forest between the town of Kawerau and the Tarawera Falls, is of immense cultural and historical significance to Ngāti Rangitihi.
Known as Pokohu A3 Block, it had been held by the Te Arawa Lakes Trust while Ngāti Rangitihi completed its Treaty settlement process, but with that done the Māori Land Court has now returned ownership to Ngāti Rangitihi.........
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/09/tarawera-falls-land-returned-to-ng-ti-rangitihi.html
An eastern Bay of Plenty iwi is welcoming the return of more than 40 hectares of land around the Tarawera Falls into its possession.
The block, located in the forest between the town of Kawerau and the Tarawera Falls, is of immense cultural and historical significance to Ngāti Rangitihi.
Known as Pokohu A3 Block, it had been held by the Te Arawa Lakes Trust while Ngāti Rangitihi completed its Treaty settlement process, but with that done the Māori Land Court has now returned ownership to Ngāti Rangitihi.........
www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/09/tarawera-falls-land-returned-to-ng-ti-rangitihi.html