against wāhi taonga decision
A Hawke’s Bay farmer’s efforts to overturn a decision by the Environment Court that part of his land be classed as wāhi taonga has been dismissed by the High Court.
Peter and Caroline Raikes brought the appeal after 70 hectares on their farm, Titiōkura Station in northern Hawke’s Bay, was found to be a “site of significance”.
Justice Christine Grice described the matter as a “direct cultural clash about religious views” during an appeal heard in the High Court at Wellington in August this year.
“The appellants say, the evidence included unsubstantiated cultural beliefs and myths which do not accord with their own religious beliefs.” .
Link to article: High Court dismisses Hawke's Bay farmer's appeal against wāhi taonga decision | Stuff.co.nz
