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2 X Articles - Police presence reduced, Possible solutions Aug 8, 2019 17:05:28 GMT 12

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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 8, 2019 17:05:28 GMT 12

IHUMĀTAO PROTEST: POLICE PRESENCE TO BE REDUCED, SAYS DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER WALLY HAUMAHA

Police will be reducing their numbers at Ihumātao following the tensions of Monday night.

Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha visited the camp site on Thursday, taking a walk around the camp and meeting with protest leaders.

Haumaha said they plan to reduce the number of officers at the site, while increasing the number of Māori wardens to keep everyone safe.....

www.stuff.co.nz/national/114853011/ihumtao-protest-police-presence-to-be-reduced-says-deputy-police-commissioner-wally-haumaha

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2 X Articles - Police presence reduced, Possible solutions Aug 8, 2019 17:06:04 GMT 12

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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 8, 2019 17:06:04 GMT 12

IHUMĀTAO: THESE ARE THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR BRINGING THE STAND-OFF TO AN END

Auckland Council could purchase the land at Ihumātao to help resolve a stand-off at the sacred Māori site.

The Government could buy the land too, although experts fear a Crown purchase would set a costly and controversial precedent.

It's possible that Fletcher Building could gift Ihumātao to the mana whenua without money changing hands.

The Fletcher development might proceed, but not until all parties have thrashed the issue out.....

www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/114810871/ihumtao-solutions-to-the-standoff-could-involve-govt-or-council-buying-the-site