An East Coast hapū feels harrassed by continued attempts from government to build a port in Hicks Bay.
A deep sea port has been discussed and refused numerous times by the hapū.
They say fresh inquiries into setting up a new port by the government are disappointing.
Ani Pahuru-Huriwai is from Te Whanau a Tūwhakairiora hapū.
She spoke to Susie Ferguson.