1The Manukau Harbour, the subject of a recent claim by the northern people of Tainui is the second-largest estuary on the West Coast. However, local Maori say it has been used as the back door to Auckland for too long, becoming a dumping ground for waste and sewage from the rapidly growing urban area of Auckland. Māori living on the Manukau have despaired at the despoiling of their harbour, long treasured for its fisheries.
- Start 00 : 00 : 03
- Finish 00 : 15 : 06
- Duration 15 : 03
Reporters
- Whai Ngata (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Nganeko Minhinnick (Spokesperson, Tahuna Marae)
- Te Whare Kerr (Spokesman, Te Puea Marae)
- Carmen Kirkwood (Spokesperson, Whatapaka Marae)
- Hariata Ewe (Waiohua)
- Te Warena Taua (Waiohua - Kawerau)
- Rapata Mahuta (Tainui)
- Garry Hanley (Spokesman, New Zealand Steel)
Locations
- Manukau City, New Zealand (Auckland)