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www. soulstopsha.org <strong>SOUL</strong> Times November 2015 7<br />
SPEAKING UP AGAINST SHA<br />
Su’a William Sio – Labour<br />
MP Māngere<br />
I am standing up in support<br />
of <strong>SOUL</strong>! This is not an<br />
ultimatum about one or<br />
the other, it’s about being<br />
smart and having both - the<br />
development of affordable<br />
homes and the protection<br />
of a scared papakainga<br />
reserve site.<br />
“Riro whenua atu! Hoki whenua mai!” Eru Mohi<br />
Ngati Tahinga Wilson,<br />
Ihumātao<br />
Ko au ko Puketāpapa,<br />
Ko Puketāpapa ko au<br />
Councillor Cathy Casey<br />
The failure to publicly<br />
notify is just appalling given<br />
the controversy and the<br />
widespread public interest<br />
in this SHA across the<br />
wider Auckland region.<br />
The <strong>SOUL</strong> campaign<br />
gathered 4000+ signatures<br />
within weeks yet they will<br />
have no say in this process.<br />
Lemauga Lydia Sosene,<br />
Chairperson, Māngere-<br />
Otāhuhu Local Board<br />
From the outset the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu<br />
Local Board<br />
raised concerns to Officers<br />
about this development.<br />
There is no doubt we need<br />
more affordable homes in<br />
Māngere but the Board is<br />
not convinced this location<br />
has been assessed correctly<br />
to service the needs of our<br />
local people.<br />
Janice Roberts – Kuia,<br />
Ihumātao<br />
[I oppose SHA62] because of<br />
its cultural and historical<br />
significance. Our spiritual<br />
connection to the whenua<br />
is like a life force. You can’t<br />
see it, you can’t touch it,<br />
but we feel it! I think it’s<br />
great what <strong>SOUL</strong> is doing<br />
and have achieved. You are<br />
like role models for our<br />
people and have created a<br />
positive ripple effect.<br />
Fiona Tumai-Totorewa,<br />
Ihumātao<br />
I want my mokos to have<br />
what their tupuna had.<br />
Elizabeth Walker<br />
The land is the only thing<br />
in the world worth working<br />
for, worth fighting for, worth<br />
dying for, because it’s the<br />
only thing that lasts<br />
Waimarie McFarland,<br />
Ihumātao<br />
Not only do we inherit<br />
the land and role of<br />
guardianship of the land<br />
from our Ancestors but<br />
we borrow the land from<br />
and pass down the role<br />
of guardianship to our<br />
children.<br />
Pelika Bertelmann<br />
More consideration should<br />
be made to the impacts this<br />
development will have on<br />
the whole community as<br />
well as the traditional land<br />
owners of this proposed<br />
land! As I understand the<br />
need to provide housing<br />
for families that is only one<br />
consideration...Quality of<br />
life cannot and should not<br />
be a checklist of shelter,<br />
food and water but, in all<br />
areas of health (physical,<br />
mental, spiritual, and<br />
emotional) considerations<br />
should be made!<br />
Maurice Maru Wilson,<br />
Kaumātua, Ihumātao<br />
This development will ruin<br />
a cultural and historic gem<br />
which has been home to us<br />
for many generations.<br />
Matt Kirkbride<br />
As our family farmed on<br />
Ihumātao Road for four<br />
generations and were early<br />
pioneers in the area, it’s<br />
extremely important to me<br />
that this unique part of<br />
Auckland be preserved and<br />
protected from these foreign<br />
owned developers who<br />
have no other interest than<br />
turning a profit.<br />
Councillor Mike Lee -<br />
former chairman<br />
Auckland Regional<br />
Council<br />
The construction of<br />
an intensified housing<br />
development on this site is<br />
grotesque - the imposition<br />
of this development against<br />
the clearly articulated wishes<br />
of the people of the area<br />
is a rank injustice. This<br />
development must be stopped.<br />
Councillor Arthur Anae<br />
Don’t believe it’s a done<br />
deal and there are no<br />
options, it has been clearly<br />
identified there may be, if<br />
all agreed. We need to get to<br />
that position first.<br />
Naomi Lange Long time Māngere East resident<br />
Pania Newton Executive Member, Matike Mai Aotearoa Rangatahi, NZ Māori Youth for<br />
Constitutional Transformation, Ihumātao<br />
Qiane Matata-Sipu Journalist, Artist, Ihumātao<br />
Peter Sykes Director, ME Family Services<br />
Peeni Henare Tamaki Makarau MP, Labour Party<br />
Rene Hawke Kuia, Ngati Mahuta<br />
Rev Les Dixon Reverend, St James Church, Māngere Bridge<br />
Rev Vicki Sykes Consultant<br />
Richard Grey Kaumātua, Orakei Marae<br />
Robert Jahnke Professor of Māori Visual Arts & Senior Lecturer, School of Art, Massey<br />
University<br />
Robert Roberts Kaumātua, Ihumātao<br />
Steven Matejan President, Onehunga Māngere United AFC<br />
Te Hamua Nikora Māori Comedian, Presenter & Motivational Speaker<br />
Councillor Wayne Walker<br />
I fully support <strong>SOUL</strong> in its<br />
efforts to save the special<br />
landscape. After walking<br />
over the area and seeing the<br />
taonga it holds I am firmly<br />
of the view it should be<br />
added to the park.<br />
Thomas Leuluai NZ Warriors Utility Player, Māngere<br />
Thomas Rawiri Lead Singer, IHI<br />
Tigilau Ness Musician (Godfather of NZ Reggae & Original member of the<br />
Polynesian Panthers)<br />
Veronica Tawhai Policy & Politics Lecturer & Treaty of Waitangi Educator, Massey<br />
University<br />
Wikatana Popata Activist, Kaitaia Airport<br />
Wiremu Pikitekaha Aperahama Kaitiaki, Ratana Temple<br />
Yvonne Thomas Co-ordinator and Manager, Old School Reserve teaching gardens,<br />
Māngere<br />
Go to www.soulstopsha.org for a full list of<br />
community leaders supporting this campaign.