Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 2, 2021 3:50:28 GMT 12
IWI LOOKING TO BLOCK HOLIDAYMAKERS FROM BAY OF ISLANDS
A Bay of Islands iwi has informed authorities of plans to block off the popular Northland tourist destination to visitors this summer.
They said they want to reestablish their border south of Opua down to the Russell Ferry, and Puketona in the north-east, effectively cutting visitors off from Opua, Paihia, Waitangi and Russell.
The move comes after 1News reported iwi further north, on the Karikari Peninsula, forced the closure of the Department of Conservation campground at Maitai Bay for the summer, preventing access to the boat ramp and beaches.....
www.1news.co.nz/2021/11/29/iwi-wants-to-block-holidaymakers-from-bay-of-islands/
A Bay of Islands iwi has informed authorities of plans to block off the popular Northland tourist destination to visitors this summer.
They said they want to reestablish their border south of Opua down to the Russell Ferry, and Puketona in the north-east, effectively cutting visitors off from Opua, Paihia, Waitangi and Russell.
The move comes after 1News reported iwi further north, on the Karikari Peninsula, forced the closure of the Department of Conservation campground at Maitai Bay for the summer, preventing access to the boat ramp and beaches.....
www.1news.co.nz/2021/11/29/iwi-wants-to-block-holidaymakers-from-bay-of-islands/