NGĀI TE RANGI TO STAGE PEACEFUL MARITIME PROTEST TO CALL FOR RESOLUTION OF HISTORIC LAND GRIEVANCES

Tauranga, New Zealand - Ngāi Te Rangi, in a show of unity and resolve, is organizing a peaceful maritime protest against the New Zealand Government's lack lustre response to settling our historical land grievances. We stand discontented with the Crown's delayed action on these longstanding issues that deeply impact our people.
In planning this demonstration, we have engaged in collaborative discussions with the New Zealand Police, the CEO of the Port of Tauranga, and the Bay of Plenty Harbour master to ensure a peaceful and orderly conduct of the protest.
The demonstration will involve two of our vessels, strategically placed at the entrance and exit berths of the Port of Tauranga Tugs and the Pilot vessel. This peaceful blockade is scheduled to commence at 1400 hours on Tuesday, 1st August 2023, and conclude at 1630 hours on the same day.
This protest signifies the beginning of an escalating yet orderly campaign by Ngāi Te Rangi against the New Zealand Government. Our intent is to apply pressure for sincere and prompt action in addressing our historic land grievances.
We invite media and the public to bear witness to this peaceful demonstration of our resolve and our commitment to securing justice for our people.

For any further inquiries, please contact, CEO Paora Stanley at 0277727961