Articles tagged with Settlement
Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Deed of Settlement Signed: Landmark Treaty Negotiation Conclusion in Wellington
1 month ago | 223 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.Ngāpuhi Milestone: Kororipo Pā Returns in Historic Legislation
1 month ago | 255 viewsLegislation returning Kororipo Pā to Ngāpuhi passed its first reading in Parliament, marking the end of three years of negotiations led by Ngāti Rēhia with support from hapū. This settlement is the first redress provided by the Crown to Ngāpuhi and signifies a commitment to reaching a comprehensive agreement. Kororipo Pā, a significant historical site for Ngāpuhi, will be transferred to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust in 2026 while maintaining its historic reserve status and public access.
Tags: Paul Goldsmith Ngāpuhi Kororipo Pā Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Ngāti Rēhia settlement Ngāpuhi Kerikeri River Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust kaitiaki