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The National Party and ACT are warning the deal to purchase the disputed Ihumātao land will open the flood gates for other land occupations.
The Māori Party says they are right.
The Government is buying the land off Fletcher Building for just under $30 million, following an agreement from all three parties, including the Kiingitanga - on behalf of mana whenua.
Here's RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher.