Response to Planned Protest
Ngāti Te Whiti hapū and Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa understand an occupation has been planned to take place at Puke Ariki Landing on Saturday 26 February.
Puke Ariki is a wāhi tapu (sacred place) for Ngāti Te Whiti hapū and Te Atiawa iwi. It has also become a special gathering place for the New Plymouth community.
Ngāti Te Whiti hapū and Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa wish to make it clear that we will not support any negative behaviour which might affect the safety of our community or mana of our whenua or hapū and iwi.
Link to Statement: Statement in Response to Planned Protest at Puke Ariki Landing | Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa
