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The McLean family's claim to remain on the piece of land
they say was stolen from Maori.
We previously shared this story with you from Kuaotunu
in the Hauraki Region,
an hour from Parawai.
Here's Potaka Maipi.
A line of resistance.
Ngati Tamatera claim this is their land.
Today, DOC arrived to build a fence and gate,
but the family remain defiant.
DOC doesn't want to dispute with the McLean family.
They say they thought Victor had agreed to vacate the house
before 25 June.
The family and Ngati Tamatera claim they are fighting for justice.
This isn't DOC land.
This land belongs to the people here.
DOC say they have issues with the state of the house.
Not the land.
The family and iwi agree that they'll need to find another home,
but a pou stands as a sign that this is their land.
Potaka Maipi, Te Karere.