Ngāti Rangi, mana whenua at Ruapehu, says its dignity and rangatiratanga has been affronted because the mountain's skifield operator's didn't warn them the business could close.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts has gone into voluntary administration, with the future unclear.
Ngati Rangi entered a relationship agreement with the company in 2017.
Te Tōtarahoe o Paerangi chair Whetu Moataane spoke to Māni Dunlop.
