Articles tagged with Waikaremoana
Ngāti Ruapani Settlement Bill Passes First Reading After Deed Signing
1 month ago | 221 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
1 month ago | 323 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 Whakatau