There is a battle brewing between opponents of the Waiheke Island marina development.

They are there local iwi and a collective of protesters called Protect Putiki.

Protect Putiki say they’ve raised some money but the local iwi say that isn’t going through to the legal costs to oppose this.

Ngati Paoa Trust Board co-chair Danella Roebeck spoke to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the ongoing battle.

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