Poroti Springs
Hapu celebrate Govt buyout of water bottler Zodiac Holdings
After years of fighting for some control of the aquifer that feeds their springs, the Māori guardians of Poroti Springs are applauding the government buy-out of a water bottling company. Video, Audio
Company at centre of Porotī water dispute sells to Crown
An Auckland bottling company involved in the debate over Māori water rights at Whangarei's Porotī Springs has sold up to the Crown.
Poroti springs owners lose patience in water battle
The Maori owners of Poroti springs near Whangarei have run out patience in the battle for control of their water. They've announced plans to dam the springs to restore water levels and boost eel… Audio
Hundreds protest water bottling proposal in Whangarei
Traffic was stopped in Whangarei today during the march against plans for a water-bottling operation at Poroti Springs, which have been owned by Maori since the 1890's. Lois Williams reports. Video, Audio
Poroti people tell Greens of water anguish
Greens Leader James Shaw and MP Marama Davidson have visited Maungarongo marae at Poroti, where they heard of locals anguish over plans to sell water from Poroti Springs. Audio
Report finds Councils and RMA failed Poroti Maori
Research commissioned by the Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Maori owners of Poroti Springs in Northland have been badly let down by the Resource Management Act - and by local councils. Audio
Maori upset over Poroti Springs plans
Maori landowners at Poroti Springs near Whangarei are angry they've been kept in the dark by local councils, over expanded plans for a water bottling factory. Audio