Whānau of 17 men protesting at Waikeria Prison say they have come down from the rooftop of the top jail .
They told RNZ they believe the men are now in discussions with the Māori Party co-leader, Rawiri Waititi, who travelled to meet them this evening to assist with negotiations.
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The men have been holed up in a high-security building since Tuesday, when they lit several fires to protest against poor conditions. The building has since been extensively damaged and the Department of Corrections said it was unlikely to be used again.
Waititi earlier said he would listen and support the prisoner s call for justice and work towards a solution.