Awhiawhi's last stand: April 8, 2019
Awhiawhi's last stand: April 8, 2019
Awhiawhi's last stand: April 8, 2019Monday, April 8, 2019
The environment court has declined a permanent protection order for a centuries old kauri name Awhiawhi by locals and iwi. It’s the latest in a series of battles over the tree in attempts to stop it being felled for development that have included multiple occupations, judicial reviews, and petitions. Lachlan spoke with local resident and one of the campaigns leaders WInnie Charlesworth about the environment court’s decision.