Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 11, 2020 3:01:50 GMT 12
SHELLY BAY LEGAL FIGHT IN DOUBT AFTER MAJOR BACKER LINKED TO FILM INDUSTRY PULLS $2M FUNDING
Iwi members fighting to overturn the sale of Shelly Bay land have been dealt a “bitter blow”, after a major funder linked to the film industry pulled $2 million that was bankrolling their legal battle.
In a statement, Mau Whenua – a group stemming from Taranaki Whānui members who did not support selling the land – said on Thursday it was exploring alternative options for raising about $2.2 million to continue the case, but warned they may not be able to continue......
www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/123659699/shelly-bay-legal-fight-in-doubt-after-major-backer-linked-to-film-industry-pulls-2m-funding
Iwi members fighting to overturn the sale of Shelly Bay land have been dealt a “bitter blow”, after a major funder linked to the film industry pulled $2 million that was bankrolling their legal battle.
In a statement, Mau Whenua – a group stemming from Taranaki Whānui members who did not support selling the land – said on Thursday it was exploring alternative options for raising about $2.2 million to continue the case, but warned they may not be able to continue......
www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/123659699/shelly-bay-legal-fight-in-doubt-after-major-backer-linked-to-film-industry-pulls-2m-funding