The hapū’s Poho-o-Rāwiri Marae (1852) and pā were originally established on Hirini Street but were removed to develop the Gisborne harbour area under the Public Works Act.
Now, the hapū is imploring the council, Trust Tairāwhiti and Eastland Port (a commercial arm of Trust Tairāwhiti) to return land that is not in use.
Trust Tairāwhiti is Tairāwhiti’s regional economic development agency and regional tourism organisation under a funding partnership with the council.
Gibson called for everyone, especially hapū members, to attend.
Ngāti Oneone is holding a hui on Sunday at 2pm at the Te Pa Eketū Shed to discuss the hīkoi and occupation.
Gisborne District Council, Eastland Port and Trust Tairāwhiti have been approached for comment.
- This story has been amended to say the hapū’s Poho-o-Rāwiri Marae (1852) and pā were originally established on Hirini St but were removed to develop the Gisborne harbour area under the Public Works Act.