Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 4, 2017 17:16:15 GMT 12
HISTORIC DAY AS TE PUIA RETURNED TO LOCAL IWI
An historic process to hand back ownership of Te Puia to local iwi has been signed off today in Rotorua.
During a ceremony held at Rotowhio Marae at Te Puia, the Crown, represented by Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell, signed a vesting agreement that will lead to the iconic Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute business being vested into Wahiao Tuhourangi o Whakarewarewa and Ngati Whakaue interests.
Whakarewarewa Joint Trust (WJT) chairman Malcolm Short said the agreement was significant and unique in a number of ways.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503437&objectid=11898823
An historic process to hand back ownership of Te Puia to local iwi has been signed off today in Rotorua.
During a ceremony held at Rotowhio Marae at Te Puia, the Crown, represented by Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell, signed a vesting agreement that will lead to the iconic Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute business being vested into Wahiao Tuhourangi o Whakarewarewa and Ngati Whakaue interests.
Whakarewarewa Joint Trust (WJT) chairman Malcolm Short said the agreement was significant and unique in a number of ways.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503437&objectid=11898823