Ancient burial site Opihi Whanaungakore at centre of resource clash for new subdivision
Ancient burial site Opihi Whanaungakore at centre of resource clash for new subdivision 16 Feb, 2021 09:29 PM 6 minutes to read Iwi are fighting to stop a resource consent to turn this land in Whakatāne, which is wahi tapu, into a suburb featuring a retirement village. Photo / Charlotte Jones LDR Iwi are fighting to stop a resource consent to turn this land in Whakatāne, which is wahi tapu, into a suburb featuring a retirement village. Photo / Charlotte Jones LDR Charlotte is a Local Democracy Reporter based in Whakatane. An urupa where bodies are ferried by waka and gravediggers are naked ...