Articles tagged with Deed Of Settlement
Ngāti Ruapani Settlement Bill Passes First Reading After Deed Signing
2 weeks ago | 170 viewsThe Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill has passed its first reading shortly after the Deed of Settlement was signed, marking a significant milestone after six years of negotiations. The settlement includes $24 million financial redress, shares in Patunamu Forest Ltd, several commercial and cultural properties, and approximately 12,000 hectares added to Te Urewera. While it cannot fully compensate past injustices, the settlement aims to support future generations of Ngāti Ruapani, who are based around south Waikaremoana.
Tags: Ngāti Ruapani Waikaremoana Treaty of Waitangi Paul Goldsmith Deed of Settlement Tūwai Patunamu Forest Ltd Te Urewera Ngāti Ruapani Claims Settlement Bill Te Tari WhakatauCrown Signs Historic Deed of Settlement with Ngāti Ruapani for Te Urewera
4 weeks ago | 245 viewsThe Crown and Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana have signed a Deed of Settlement after six years of negotiations, acknowledging historical Treaty of Waitangi breaches and aiming to restore Ngāti Ruapani’s connection with Te Urewera. The settlement includes a Crown apology, $24 million in financial redress, shares in Patunamu Forestry Ltd, multiple commercial and cultural properties, and approximately 12,000 hectares of land added to Te Urewera. This agreement marks a significant step toward supporting Ngāti Ruapani’s cultural and economic aspirations and concludes settlement negotiations in the Te Urewera region.
Tags: Ngāti Ruapani Treaty of Waitangi Paul Goldsmith Crown Te Urewera Waikaremoana Tuai Patunamu Forestry Ltd Deed of Settlement Te Tari WhakatauCrown Reaches Agreement in Principle to Settle Ngai Tai Treaty Claims
3 months ago | 365 viewsThe Crown has signed an agreement in principle to settle the historical Treaty claims of Ngai Tai, marking a significant step after claims were first submitted over 150 years ago. The settlement includes conservation land, $12 million in financial and commercial redress, and reserved marine space for aquaculture consents. This agreement acknowledges the Crown's past wrongs and initiates negotiations toward a comprehensive deed of settlement for Ngai Tai, an iwi based in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
Tags: Ngai Tai Treaty of Waitangi Paul Goldsmith The Crown Whakaaetanga Matua Tōrere Bay of Plenty Treaty claims aquaculture deed of settlementNgāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Deed of Settlement Signed: Landmark Treaty Negotiation Conclusion in Wellington
6 months ago | 643 viewsThe Government has concluded 15 years of negotiations with Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu by signing a Deed of Settlement in Wellington, including financial and cultural redress of $5.5 million and the return of 17 cultural sites. The settlement aims to address historical injustices, support the iwi's aspirations, and promote prosperity for future generations. Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu's historical grievances involve land confiscation, Crown purchasing, and mining, leading to economic, social, and cultural challenges. Legislation will be introduced to Parliament to enact the settlement into law, and the deed of settlement is available online at Te Tari Whakatau - Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu.
Tags: Government Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Deed of Settlement Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith financial redress cultural significance Pare Hauraki Collective Redress Deed historical grievances Treaty of Waitangi.