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Mana whenua are set to take a major role in running Milford Sound, with Ngāi Tahu joining Milford Sound Tourism as a shareholder.

From 31 March, Ngāi Tahu Holdings and several Papatipu Rūnaka are set to take a 33 percent stake in the company that owns and operates Milford Sound's key infrastructure and visitor services.

Milford Sound Tourism chief executive Haylee Preston said the move would help protect Piopiotahi for future generations, with talks over t

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