E te iwi nui tonu, kia manawanui! This statement outlines the position of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo on a recent announcement by the trustees of Waipapa marae to secure funds to buy land in Kāwhia using (unsecured) Wai 30 settlement pūtea. The marae trustees have not discussed this arrangement with the Rūnanga. This is… Continue reading RŪNANGA STATEMENT; WAI 30 PŪTEA LAND PURCHASE INTENT BY WAIPAPA MARAE TRUSTEES