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East Coast iwi are waiting for more details on the government's plan to buyout property owners whose land cannot be rebuilt on.
Cyclone Recovery Minister Grant Robertson says he expects the details to be worked through with councils and finalised this month.
Morning Report asked Grant Robertson and Local Government Minister Kieran McAnulty for an interview but both declined.
Iwi Ngāti Kahungunu still have over 100 whanau staying on marae, in emergency housing, motels and with relatives.
Chair Bayden Barber says two marae are category three and will need to be moved. He spoke to Morning Report.
