Everything on the table as Ihumatao solution sought
18 Dec 2020 08:03 AM
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A Kiingitanga spokesperson says the crown’s purchase of a disputed block at Ihumātao is just one step towards trying to find a resolution of a 150-year grievance.
The Government yesterday announced it was paying Fletcher Building $29.9 million for the so-called Wallace Block, which the company was blocked from developing when it was occupied 18 months ago.
Rahui Papa says the fate of the land is now in the hands of a Rōpu Whakahaere steering group consisting of three ahi kaa representatives, one from the Kingitanga and two from the crown, which will discuss what can be done with it.