Iwi Left out of Govt's $27m Rena Compensation

It's nearly been a year since the grounding of the Rena. According to iwi in the tribal forum, Te Moana a Toi, the Government have gone back on their agreement. $27.6 million will be paid out by the Daina shipping company to the Govt and its agencies. But there's been no word on any share given to Te Moana a Toi. Insults were directed at the Minister of Transport, Gerry Brownlee. What are you doing, Gerry Brownlee? That's a despicable move to sneak around behind closed doors. We're supposed to be working side by side. They've turned their backs and started talking directly with the Rena's owners. We've had no consideration. Removing the Rena from the Astrolabe reef was at the top of the agenda today. In my opinion, I believe we should work together and oppose the government's actions. Tauranga Moana and its people need to be strong. The Tauranga Moana collective will take their concerns to PM John Key at Mataatua Marae in Whakatane, next week. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere.