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flag Ngāti Te Kohera occupies land opposing a 66-home project over cultural and environmental concerns, while authorities review the proposal.

flag A proposed 66-home subdivision near Lake Whakamaru in New Zealand’s Waikato region has sparked a land occupation by Ngāti Te Kohera hapū, who oppose the project over cultural, historical, and environmental concerns. flag The group cites past Crown actions that flooded the river without allowing relocation of ancestral remains, calling the development a continuation of cultural harm. flag Though the developer claims consultation with iwi and environmental safeguards, the occupation began on public land where a rāhui was reportedly imposed. flag The South Waikato District Council acknowledges restricted access but says no official rāhui was communicated and emphasizes public safety. flag The council’s planning commissioners are reviewing the proposal, with a decision expected soon.

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