1. I am Zachary Hyland of Ngāti Raukawa, Ōtaki. My marae is Raukawa, my hapū is Ngāti Koroki and my whanau is Rikihana. I am married with one child. I am a film worker. I was born, bred, and schooled in Ōtaki.
2. My mother is Queenie Rikihana Hyland, daughter of Mick and Ra Rikihana. My mother is one of the claimants for Ngāti Koroki. I am a member of the research
committee.
3. My statement is about Māori housing needs in Ōtaki, what Government action is required, and what laws are needed going forward. Others of the research team and their advisors have helped me in developing this statement.
