Plans to stop Far North, Doubtless Bay, fishing contest are under way

Plans to stop Far North, Doubtless Bay, fishing contest are under way

Source: nzherald

2/19/2024

Protesters opposing the Doubtless Bay fishing competition have blocked a Far North access road to a boat ramp after talks with local hapū which expressed its support for the event fell through.

Around 50 people have gathered at the Tāipa boat ramp which has been blocked off using a van and road cones and five police officers are onsite.

The blockade is being led by Ngāti Kahu representative Wikatana Popata who told 1News their plans were being done peacefully.

A representative for tangata whenua hapū Matakairiri told the Advocate they had spoken to Popata this morning but could not reach an understanding after the latter did not listen to reason.

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