Hapū make a stand at the homeland of Te Iwi O Ngatiwai

Te Pou whenua “Manaia”   On Saturday 20th August, a Pou whenua was erected at dawn in Mimiwhangata by the hapū and marae of Ngātiwai.  This Pou was raised to protest against and signal dissatisfaction with the Government’s proposed marine legislation at Mimiwhangata. The pou, named Manaia, was carved by Ngātiwai Tohunga whakairo Te Warihi Hetaraka.  …

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