Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 9, 2022 3:47:12 GMT 12
COUNCIL TO RETURN GRANVILLE FLATS LAND TO WELLINGTON TENTHS TRUST
The Council supports the Trust’s desire to end the lease, which was confirmed by the Trust’s board on 26 May 2022. Council officers have been working with the Trust over the last few months to finalise details. The Council will dismantle and remove the buildings, clearing the site before it is returned to the Trust.
The Chairman of the Wellington Tenths Trust, Anaru Smiler said: “this is an historical moment for the Trust and its owners. The land is part of the original tenths land blocks dating back to the 1839 deed of purchase with the New Zealand Company. Having full control of our whenua means we can provide better opportunities for our people. It is a momentous occasion…”.
wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-information/our-wellington/2022/06/granville-flats
The Council supports the Trust’s desire to end the lease, which was confirmed by the Trust’s board on 26 May 2022. Council officers have been working with the Trust over the last few months to finalise details. The Council will dismantle and remove the buildings, clearing the site before it is returned to the Trust.
The Chairman of the Wellington Tenths Trust, Anaru Smiler said: “this is an historical moment for the Trust and its owners. The land is part of the original tenths land blocks dating back to the 1839 deed of purchase with the New Zealand Company. Having full control of our whenua means we can provide better opportunities for our people. It is a momentous occasion…”.
wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-information/our-wellington/2022/06/granville-flats