kia ora
This video was recently shown by Marae and explains Whakatane Council's plans to develop on lands that encroach tribal and sacred burial grounds. As well, they plan to endorse the development of a marina to house boats and yachts, this will affect the bio-diversity of the sacred waterways of the Whakatane (known as Ohinemataroa) river. This river has fed generations of Ngati Awa descendants including myself. I grew up swimming and fishing from the river that my ancestors have held since the arrival of the Mataatua canoe from Hawaiki in 1350. More to follow. Taima
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO2M7Keqc4I&list=PLQ4mqbMg3-7nuIMVuRM_FhwwDPhG1nXz-
