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On Monday, Tauranga City Council voted to reclassify part of the Gate Pā Recreation Reserve to establish a National Institute of the New Zealand Land Wars.
The institute was proposed by the Pukehinahina Charitable Trust, in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tamarāwaho.
It's expected to provide a workshop space, exhibition areas, performing arts space, plus room for a visitor experience of contemporary and traditional Māori life.
Ngāi Tamarāwaho representative and historian Buddy Mikaere talks to Jesse about the significance of the change.
Ngāi Tamarāwaho representative and historian Buddy Mikaere. Photo: Sun Media