Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal regarding Westhaven Marina

Monday 7 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 8 Jul 2025, 1:21pm

In this story Auckland Council, Environment Court, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

The Environment Court has recognised Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's dominant relationship with the land and water around Westhaven Marina. The iwi's connection was found to outweigh that of 18 other iwi in Auckland. Auckland Council is currently reviewing the decision.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 7 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

   Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins key court victory in Westhaven Marina development dispute (opens in new tab)

   • Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal: Dominance over land, water around Westhaven Marina recognised (opens in new tab) Mon 7 Jul 2025, 5:00pm
   • Auckland Council reviewing court ruling on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei dominance at Westhaven (opens in new tab) Tue 8 Jul 2025, 11:22am
2. StuffTue 8 Jul 2025, 1:21pm

   Environment Court recognises Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s strong connection to Auckland marina (opens in new tab)