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Te Whena Lewis of Ngati Wehi Wehi says land secured in 100 year leases by his grandfather's daughter in the early 1900s has been sold to land and property developers in Horowhenua instead of being returned to the rightful owners.
"Kareana Te Whena was the last 100 year leaseholder. The … View moreTe Whena Lewis of Ngati Wehi Wehi says land secured in 100 year leases by his grandfather's daughter in the early 1900s has been sold to land and property developers in Horowhenua instead of being returned to the rightful owners.
"Kareana Te Whena was the last 100 year leaseholder. The land my grandfather owned went from the foot of the Tararua Ranges to the high tide mark at the beach, and that’s all along,” he said.
"My grandfather back in his day never sold any land. Hence the 100 year leases that were put in place."
He says the injustice has resulted in the suppression of the economic rights and advancement of the rightful owners.
"And it has to do with the land, specifically with the land,” he said.
He says land covered by the 100 year leases already sold for "Greenbelt residential" housing development includes "Strathnaver” developed by the Pritchard Group at the southern end of Waikawa Beach and another growing development inland at Emma Drive.
Of the two developments only the Pritchard Group development has been included in Council's Horowhenua Growth Strategy 2040, adopted last year, and its predecessor the 2008 Horowhenua Development Plan.
The Emma Drive housing sub-division, and all the other "Greenbelt residential" housing growing like topsy along the south western corridor between Manakau and Waikawa Beach, has not been included in either the 2008 development or the current 20 year growth strategy in what can only be described as a deliberate omission.
Mr Lewis said the Emma Drive development proceeded despite the land being protected by reserve status because it was an ancient swamp "thousands of years old and covered in Kanuka trees."
He also claims the Pa committee received $64,000 for approving the resource consent for land development at Strathnaver and Emma Drive.
"But where’s the money?”
Marae committee members of Te Kotahitanga o Te Iwi o Ngati Wehi Wehi signed a Memorandum of Partnership (MOP) with the Council on 12 November 2012 after lodging a Treaty of Waitangi claim in 2008 on behalf of “themselves” and Ngati Wehi Wehi.
The information is on the Ngati Wehi Wehi website.
"There is a reason why they [the pa committee] signed that memorandum with the Council. To allow pakeha to take over after the 100 year leases were up."
“They have nothing to do with the old people, yet they have made decisions as if they are. They are only a Pa committee.
“Kareana Te Whena – that’s my grandfather. They aren’t related to me," he said.
When he tried to get his whakapapa back that had been archived by the Marae committee he was told it had been, "water damaged and was destroyed."
"Now all of a sudden they are out there doing all these land deals.”
“The Marae committee have used this knowledge to financially benefit themselves. They should have left all that information. Now they have made it their future."
"And all of a sudden from Wehi comes, ‘my, me, myself.’ They only think about themselves," he said.
Ngati Wehi Wehi also supported the resource consent application submitted by Levin registered surveyor’s Truebridge Associates in March 2015 for Wayne Bishop Investments Limited staged 500 new build Speldhurst Lifestyle Estate on the outskirts of in Levin township.
Wayne Bishop Investments Ltd is owned by Horowhenua district councillor Wayne Bishop.
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6 cushions for chairs. 4 x blue and 2 x red. Excellent condition. RRP new $35.
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$15 each
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Coleman Shelter - Fast Pitch 14. Brand new. Not even opened.
Size of box is: 1010x285x255
The following information and photo of the shelter is taken from a couple of retail sites. We're assuming they're accurate.
Size (LxWxH): 426 x 426 x 233cm
Canopy Size: 4.26 x 4.26m… View moreColeman Shelter - Fast Pitch 14. Brand new. Not even opened.
Size of box is: 1010x285x255
The following information and photo of the shelter is taken from a couple of retail sites. We're assuming they're accurate.
Size (LxWxH): 426 x 426 x 233cm
Canopy Size: 4.26 x 4.26m
Shade Area: 15.7 sq m
Centre Height: 2.9m
Weight: 19kg
RRP $399
Must pick up from Foxton Beach.
Please call 027 317 5757
Susan
People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.
A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.
To read more, click here.
Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰
#safercommunitiestogether
Hi neighbours,
We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.
If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz … View moreHi neighbours,
We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.
If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.
We'd love to hear from you!
People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.
Hi neighbours, public transport users could soon be paying for buses via an electronic card called a Bee Card. The card lets people top up online, and can be used to tag on and off after a trip. Whanganui will get it in December and the rest of the region in 2020. Do you support having an … View moreHi neighbours, public transport users could soon be paying for buses via an electronic card called a Bee Card. The card lets people top up online, and can be used to tag on and off after a trip. Whanganui will get it in December and the rest of the region in 2020. Do you support having an electronic bus card? Will it make your trips easier? Comment below.
Book your tickets now for an unforgettable performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar - brought to you from the same directing team as Grease and Rock of Ages at the Levin Performing Arts. Dinner and show options available also. Bookings at Camera Place in the Mall or phone … View moreBook your tickets now for an unforgettable performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar - brought to you from the same directing team as Grease and Rock of Ages at the Levin Performing Arts. Dinner and show options available also. Bookings at Camera Place in the Mall or phone 3687453.
November 22 - December 07. Come and support our local talent!
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