An engagement hui is being held by the Freshwater Iwi Leaders Group to update Te Arawa on negotiations with the Crown over water rights for Maori.
The group, made up of iwi representatives from around the country, has been in discussions with the Government over allocation and iwi and hapu
rights and interests in freshwater.
A series of meetings have been held this month around New Zealand, with the group to speak today at Te Ao Marama in Ohinemutu at 1pm. Te Arawa Lakes Trust chairman and member of the Freshwater Iwi Leaders Group, Sir Toby Curtis, said things were moving forward.
"From our perspective things aren't being brought to a head sooner rather than later but you need to understand, you just can't only talk to the Crown.
"There is a need to deal with local government bodies, water reform groups, different groups in the community who have an interest in water, to make sure everyone is on the same page," Sir Toby said.
