There is whole story John about the settlements that Ngai Tahu have had and how they have quickly evolved a new set of demands and then achieved a new settlement again and again. The story of Frank Winter is also worthy of exploring. He was the leader during most of the1960's and yet he doesn't appear at all in the official Ngai Tahu history- very strange.
They are crafty people, not inclined to let the truth get in the way of a good story. Human nature I guess, good luck to them. Hard to believe that two big power companies coughed up $100 million to avoid an argument, under Labour I imagine?
A very interesting read, keep up the good work thanks.
There is whole story John about the settlements that Ngai Tahu have had and how they have quickly evolved a new set of demands and then achieved a new settlement again and again. The story of Frank Winter is also worthy of exploring. He was the leader during most of the1960's and yet he doesn't appear at all in the official Ngai Tahu history- very strange.
They are crafty people, not inclined to let the truth get in the way of a good story. Human nature I guess, good luck to them. Hard to believe that two big power companies coughed up $100 million to avoid an argument, under Labour I imagine?
A very interesting read, keep up the good work thanks.
I'm not sure of the Genesis (pun intended!) of the payment to Ngai Tahu. Here's a link to the Business Desk coverage, in case you're a subscriber https://businessdesk.co.nz/article/law-regulation/gentailers-spend-180m-smoothing-waitaki-consent-path
Great stuff. Thank you.