An Auckland hapū says it will do what it can to keep a national memorial to the Erebus victims in Tāmaki Makaurau after storm damage has seen plans to build it in the Parnell Rose Garden abandoned because the land is unsafe.
It's more than 43 years since the Air NZ scenic flight over Antarctica crashed into the side of Mount Erebus killing all 257 people onboard.
Plans for a national memorial have been controversial with protesters and Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown objecting to the chosen site.
In the end Cyclone Gabrielle forced a change in plans.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei has supported a national Erebus Memorial in its rohe. Ko taku manuhiri inaianei ko Marama Royal - chair of the Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei Trust - talks to Lisa Owen.
Preparations have begun for Matariki celebrations around the country, with Auckland today announcing a schedule of more than 80 events across the region.