March 27, 2017
Urgent hearing for Motiti hapu
The Waitangi Tribunal is to hold an urgent hearing into a claim by hapu from Motiti Island that their interests have been overlooked in past settlements.
Kaumatua Umuhuri Matehaere from Nga Hapu o Te Moutere o Motiti says for too long crown agencies, regional council and the courts have made decisions affecting Motiti Island and Rohemoana without being well-informed.
The claim follows on from the Taurangamoana settlemnt and the tribunal’s inquiry into government’s response to the grounding to the ship Rena on Otautahi Astrolabe Reef next to the island off the entrance to Tauranga Harbour.
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