Tēnā koutou e te iwi You may have seen recent media coverage about the proposed removal of pōhutukawa trees on the waterfront at the entrance to Kāwhia Township. We want to provide an update and some background on this situation to help clarify our position as Ngāti Hikairo. Background and Council Consultation The pōhutukawa trees… Continue reading Update: Pōhutukawa Tree Removal at Kāwhia Waterfront
Kia Ora Whānau Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo met with Waikato Tainui, along with other iwi and hapū in December 2024 to consider a Remaining Claims Negotiation Framework proposed by Waikato Tainui. The remaining claims comprise WAI 30 and remaining claims not yet settled. I had initially outlined this framework to you all just before… Continue reading REMAINING TREATY CLAIMS FRAMEWORK CONSULTATION HUI