Kokoda Task Force Committee
The landowners released a petition with the 19 landowners from the village as signatories. James Enage, the chairman of the “Kokoda Task Force Committee” also included some recommendations such as managing, restructuring, and investigating the finances. Enage also stated, “I’ve been warning of something like this for years. It’s compromising the integrity of our most important World War II icon.” He continued, “We are very confident with the approach that through the review [the demands] will be considered.”
Kokoda Task Force Committee
The Blockade Ended
Enage was indeed right. The blockade lasted for more than three days and it was making the desired effect. The committee threatened to delay the official start of the season for trekking last March. The PNG government was forced to adhere to their requests in order to reopen the path for the public.
The Blockade Ended
