Ngati Toa's application to the Marlborough District Council for $1000 a month to maintain their cemetery has been declined.
The private Maori cemetery in Grovetown is maintained by Marlborough iwi Ngati Toa, Ngati Rarua and Rangitane.
Tracey Williams, of Ngati Toa, said two weeks ago rates paid by Ngati Toa iwi members were used to maintain cemeteries the iwi did not benefit from.
The iwi wanted the funds for weed spraying, mowing and rubbish removal.
During a council hearing this month, councillor Jill Bunting voted to decline the offer, believing the iwi could fund the maintenance themselves. Councillor Cliff Bowers agreed.
Last updated 13:00 15/06/2010
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