Plans to build a cellphone tower in the rural Utakura Valley in Northland have come to a halt, following widespread opposition by hapū who have threatened to occupy the land in protest.
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The tower is set to be built on Whakarongorua Maunga, a mountain considered sacred by local Māaori. Whānau from the rohe told RNZ reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui they're willing to be arrested to stop it going ahead.
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