Government Decision, the Right One
Te Arawa welcome Government decision re MIQ
Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Te Paetapu o Te Pākira Marae, Ngāti Whakaue and Te Arawa leaders have welcomed the Government’s announcement this afternoon that an additional MIQ facility will not be established in Rotorua.
Letter to Prime Minister
MIQ Hotels in Rotorua
We are aware the Government is considering establishing an additional MIQ facility here in Rotorua – at the Holiday Inn next to Whakarewarewa.
On Friday we wrote to the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern and COVID Response Minister Chris Hipkins to express our deep concerns about the proposal and its impact on our people. The complete lack of consultation with us as mana whenua is unacceptable. The negative impact of such a facility right next to our wharekai, Te Rau Aroha, and so close to our tupuna whare, Wāhiao, would be devastating.
We are seeking an urgent response from Government on this matter and won’t hesitate to take it further. We will keep you updated.