The development of a boat ramp facility has been proposed by Far North Holdings Inc. which requires the reclamation of 7,400 square meters of Rangitāne land, adjacent to the Rangitāne Loop Road. Significant re-development of the land would be required for the project to take place, including clearing of vegetation, deposition of fill on the foreshore, earthworks, landscaping, and construction of the parking, walkways and other associated facilities. 

The site of the proposed reclamation covers a landmark of cultural significance for hapū; a coastal landform in the shape of a pākaurua (a stingray). Ancestral ties to this place run deep for many hapū in the area. Pākaurua are important animals, as they are recognized as kaitiaki (guardians) of inner harbour areas, serve as kai for tohorā, and play a vital role to coastal ecosystems. This landform, which takes the shape of this kaitiaki, is therefore a place of great significance which should be protected. A cultural impact assessment of the proposed development was done by Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-o-Ngāpuhi which collated kōrero and perspectives from hapū with whakapapa to Rangitāne. Te Whiu was involved with this assessment, which can be found below entitled CIA (cultural impact assessment).