Media Advisory by the Tūpuna Maunga Authority
Media Advisory by the Tūpuna Maunga Authority
25
November 2019
The unlawful occupation of Ōwairaka / Mt Albert by protestors opposed to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority’s restoration plans for the maunga has now entered a third week.
To uphold the mana of
Ōwairaka, the Tūpuna Maunga Authority and Mana Whenua will
be holding a whakawatea followed by a powhiri / hui at
Ōwairaka Maunga this coming
Thursday, 28 November
2019.
This peaceful assembly is open to any person who would like to attend. After the powhiri there will be opportunity for people to speak.
The details for the day are as follows:
Location Ōwairaka / Mt
Albert - Summit Drive, Mt Albert, Auckland.
Date
Thursday, 28 November 2019
Timings From 10am -
Assemble at the main entrance gates to the maunga at the end
of Summit Drive, Mt Albert.
10:30am – Karanga /
Whakawatea; procession onto the sports field near the main
entrance.
Powhiri / Hui - Manuhiri (visitors) welcomed
onto the sports field.
The ‘floor is opened’ with
people having the opportunity to speak.
Hui ends - Kai.
ENDS