Ripeka Evans Photo: RNZ
More than a quarter of a century since the mana wahine claim was first filed, the Waitangi Tribunal has finally begun hearing from Maori women about the impact of colonisation which caused the negation of rights over their bodies, minds and beliefs. Ripeka Evans is one of the original claimants and joined Mani Dunlop on the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi to discuss the long fight to have their case heard.
