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3 November 2026

Historic shortcomings in forestry regulation need to be recognised, says iwi

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Historic shortcomings in forestry regulation need to be recognised, says iwi

"We are being left in the middle while our landowners and communities deal with the consequences," says Ngāti Porou.

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