A collective of Ngapuhi hapu in Northland is calling for a change in leadership of the hapu alliance Te Kotahitanga so progress can be made on the iwi's treaty settlement.
A collective of Ngapuhi hapu in Northland is calling for a change in leadership of the hapu alliance Te Kotahitanga so progress can be made on the iwi's treaty settlement.
Hapu demonstrators at the Tuhuronuku rally in Whangarei last month. Photo: RNZ / Lois Williams
The Government has agreed to negotiate with the runanga board, Tuhoronuku, but it's been in conflict with Te Kotahitanga
Te Wakaminenga nga hapu Ngapuhi spokesperson, Bryce Smith said the conclusion of a recent Ngapuhi Taumata hui was to change the leadership of Te Kotahitanga so everyone could focus on the treaty claim.
He said Tuhoronuku had shown a willingness to move forward, but Te Kotahitanga had not been willing.
Mr Bryce said that because of this there had been a groundswell of support for a new Te Kotahitanga leadership to work closely with Tuhoronuku, so all aspects of Ngapuhi claims were addressed.
