David Battin
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David Battin is the chairman of Trust Tairāwhiti, which has stated that addressing historical Treaty breaches is a matter for the Crown, while expressing support for Ngāti Oneone's pursuit of land reclamation.
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Trust chair David Battin said the new directors brought the commercial insight and governance experience needed to guide the company’s next chapter.
Trust Tairāwhiti: Gisborne regional economic development agency reports record $7.9m investment in community facilitiesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-08-05
New Zealand· 2025-08-05
Chairman David Battin told LDR when the protest started that they support Ngāti Oneone in pursuing this with the Crown.
Tairāwhiti hapū Ngāti Oneone six weeks into protest seeking land’s returnThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-06-21
New Zealand· 2025-06-21
