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Next week is the initialling of Tuhoe's Deed of Settlement,
but there are some hapu who are against it.
Ngati Haka Patuheuheu is in front of the Waitangi Tribunal today
in the hopes the tribunal will consider their opposition.
A spokesperson for Ngati Haka Patuheuheu, Robert Pouwhare, says
it's right that Tuhoe's claims should be settled,
but Ngati Haka Patuheuheu are against being represented
by Te Kotahi a Tuhoe.
Who's at fault you ask?
The Crown is one,
and Te Kotahi a Tuhoe is another.
I said Kaingaroa was taken from us
but not one penny was returned to Ngati Haka Patuheuheu
even though it is ours to claim.
Ngati Haka Patuheuheu are seeking
the return of Kaingaroa land that belongs to them,
and not to Te Kotahi a Tuhoe.