The Māori King is set to visit protestors at disputed South Auckland Ihumātao site this weekend.
According to a statement provided to 1 NEWS, Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Vll will visit the protest site on Saturday at 8am.
The purpose of his visit is to "listen to the people and seek a pathway for resolution so that the mana whenua of Ihumātao can engage in a process to have their issues fully resolved".
The Māori King's visit comes after a number of Government ministers attended the protest last week.
Peeni Henare, the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, arrived at the site at midday last Saturday with Minister Willie Jackson.
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They were welcomed onto Ihumātao with a roaring powhiri.
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