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Feedback from the Hui Taumata held near Hastings on Friday, at Omahu marae, Ngati Kahungunu, to discuss the formation of a Maori Parliament.
2000 attendees.
Many speakers, but the most influential and regarded speech came from King Tuheitia, who spoke last.
He was against the idea of a Maori Parliament, citing difficulties within Tainui tribe, of which he is, as an example of Maori needing to sort out their own affairs, without trying to run the country, or manage their share of the budget.
Ngai Tahu have their say next.