to demolish whānau homestead
The Māori Land Court has found trustees who plan to demolish a homestead at the heart of a rift within a South Taranaki whānau properly followed tikanga and its legal duties in making the controversial decision.
The Pihama property, which is owned by Te Hanataua Trust, is a five-bedroom, two-level villa, which has a wharepuni, or sleeping house located inside.
The interior room has a ceiling and walls lined with reeds, and was used in the recent past as a venue for whānau gatherings and hui.
Link to article: Māori Land Court backs trust decision to demolish whānau homestead | Stuff.co.nz
