Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 5, 2022 5:16:19 GMT 12
COUPLE AT CENTRE OF MĀORI LAND OCCUPATION DESPERATE FOR SOLUTION
A couple at the centre of a Māori land occupation in the Far North have met with those occupying their land in a bid to reach a solution.
The sight has been occupied for six months, but for the first time the occupiers have met the owners.
The property’s owner Dr Cecil Williams said: “I understand where you guys are coming from. I want the same thing, I want this land to go back to the people. But I cannot lose this kind of money that I paid for this.
Environmental activist Reuben Taipari said: “Money is of no interest to me, half a million 10 to 50 million I don't care, all I care is that my culture is protected.”
1News understands the occupiers will be served with a trespass notice by the end of the week but police won’t confirm this, although they have spoken to the occupiers and said they’re considering their options.......
www.1news.co.nz/2022/04/04/couple-at-centre-of-maori-land-occupation-desperate-for-solution/
A couple at the centre of a Māori land occupation in the Far North have met with those occupying their land in a bid to reach a solution.
The sight has been occupied for six months, but for the first time the occupiers have met the owners.
The property’s owner Dr Cecil Williams said: “I understand where you guys are coming from. I want the same thing, I want this land to go back to the people. But I cannot lose this kind of money that I paid for this.
Environmental activist Reuben Taipari said: “Money is of no interest to me, half a million 10 to 50 million I don't care, all I care is that my culture is protected.”
1News understands the occupiers will be served with a trespass notice by the end of the week but police won’t confirm this, although they have spoken to the occupiers and said they’re considering their options.......
www.1news.co.nz/2022/04/04/couple-at-centre-of-maori-land-occupation-desperate-for-solution/