Iwi, the largest Māori group in New Zealand backs the $200m project Mt Messenger bypass with a tunnel, albeit a short one: 235m.

Taranaki Regional Council's project is still to overcome the appeals to the Environment Court’s interim decision which is expected in August.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300057270/iwi-backs-deal-over-taranakis-200m-mt-messenger-project