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Monday, July 7, 2025

Breaking Views Update: Week of 6.7.25







Monday July 7, 2025 

News:
Environment Court Acknowledges The Dominance Of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Connection To Westhaven Marina

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have welcomed a decision from the Environment Court released Friday afternoon (July 4th) regarding the Westhaven Marina.

The Court recognised the dominance of the iwi’s relationship to the whenua and wai at Westhaven over iwi involved in the court process – Ngāti Maru, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Te Ākitai Waiōhua, Te Patukirikiri, and Ngaati Whanaunga.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Deputy Chair and iwi historian Ngarimu Blair said he was grateful to have further acknowledgement for a situation that was obvious to not only the iwi, but to most who live in Central Auckland and understand the history of Tāmaki Makaurau.....
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