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NGĀTI WHĀTUA ŌRĀKEI WHĀNAU OCCUPY WHENUA
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei siblings Steve and Len Phillips have occupied a piece of real estate in Remuera following a decision by Whai Rawa, the commercial arm of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, to offer the whenua on a long lease.
The land, at 246-266 Ōrākei Rd in Remuera, overlooks Hobson Bay. It’s only a tiny piece of land at 11,000 square metres and is next door to the Ōrākei train station.
He says whānau were not consulted on the decision and is calling on the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust Board to call a special general meeting so the iwi can decide what to do with the whenua.
“Initial feelings? We were quite upset, really because there had been no kōrero taking place prior to their decision to put it on the market.”....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/06/13/ngati-whatua-orakei-whanau-occupy-whenua/
NGĀI TAHU REVEALS SURPRISE PLANS FOR GREENPARK HUTS - BUT RESIDENTS STILL HAVE TO GO
The 32 bach owners were due to vacate their homes at the end of this month. But they have been given a one-year reprieve, with Ngāi Tahu extending the date to June 30, 2025.
In its reasons for ending hut leases, Ngāi Tahu cited sea level rise, issues with wastewater removal and drinking water supply, and the cultural significance of the area.
But Selwyn Times can reveal Ngāi Tahu plans to establish a centre of excellence for mahinga kai on the site. Mahinga kai means 'garden' or 'food-gathering place'.
It relates to traditional food gathering practices, as well as protecting ecosystems and habitats species are found in.
Resident Ross Wilson said the Ngāi Tahu plan was a double standard.
“It would be nice to find out a bit more about that, and we will in time, but it seems very strange if they’re going to put that on here when they’re talking about sea level rise,” Wilson said......
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/star-selwyn/ng%C4%81i-tahu-reveals-surprise-plans-greenpark-huts-residents-still
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei siblings Steve and Len Phillips have occupied a piece of real estate in Remuera following a decision by Whai Rawa, the commercial arm of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, to offer the whenua on a long lease.
The land, at 246-266 Ōrākei Rd in Remuera, overlooks Hobson Bay. It’s only a tiny piece of land at 11,000 square metres and is next door to the Ōrākei train station.
He says whānau were not consulted on the decision and is calling on the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust Board to call a special general meeting so the iwi can decide what to do with the whenua.
“Initial feelings? We were quite upset, really because there had been no kōrero taking place prior to their decision to put it on the market.”....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/06/13/ngati-whatua-orakei-whanau-occupy-whenua/
NGĀI TAHU REVEALS SURPRISE PLANS FOR GREENPARK HUTS - BUT RESIDENTS STILL HAVE TO GO
The 32 bach owners were due to vacate their homes at the end of this month. But they have been given a one-year reprieve, with Ngāi Tahu extending the date to June 30, 2025.
In its reasons for ending hut leases, Ngāi Tahu cited sea level rise, issues with wastewater removal and drinking water supply, and the cultural significance of the area.
But Selwyn Times can reveal Ngāi Tahu plans to establish a centre of excellence for mahinga kai on the site. Mahinga kai means 'garden' or 'food-gathering place'.
It relates to traditional food gathering practices, as well as protecting ecosystems and habitats species are found in.
Resident Ross Wilson said the Ngāi Tahu plan was a double standard.
“It would be nice to find out a bit more about that, and we will in time, but it seems very strange if they’re going to put that on here when they’re talking about sea level rise,” Wilson said......
www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/star-selwyn/ng%C4%81i-tahu-reveals-surprise-plans-greenpark-huts-residents-still