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Ngāpuhi kōwhao rau! What a fantastic day on Saturday 23 May at Whitiora Marae, Te Tii, where Ngāpuhi hapū came together ...
26/05/2026

Ngāpuhi kōwhao rau! What a fantastic day on Saturday 23 May at Whitiora Marae, Te Tii, where Ngāpuhi hapū came together – hosted by Ngāti Rēhia – to celebrate the return of Kororipo Pā.

The Crown was honoured to be welcomed on to Whitiora Marae, joining Ngāpuhi hapū to mark this important occasion and to experience the manaakitanga of the North.

Kororipo Pā is a wāhi tapu of national significance – a place of learning, diplomacy and trade. Associated with Hongi Hika, it was a hub of interaction between Ngāpuhi, missionaries and early settlers, where rangatira met to discuss matters of war and peace, politics and progress.

Following three years of negotiations between the Crown and Ngāti Rēhia, supported by hapū deeply connected to Kororipo Pā, ownership was transferred to hapū on 23 January this year. The site retains its historic reserve status and remains open for public access.

Hauraki iwi were in the House last week for a major milestone: the associated third readings of the Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutum...
18/05/2026

Hauraki iwi were in the House last week for a major milestone: the associated third readings of the Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, Ngāti Tara Tokanui and Ngāti Hei Claims Settlement Bills.

After 15 years of negotiations with the Crown, these third readings on 13 May mark the final step in the legislative process to give effect to the iwi settlements.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith acknowledged the perseverance and unrelenting efforts of the iwi involved, and their negotiators:
“All of those who shouldered the heavy mantle of representing their iwi over the past 15 years have acted honourably and reasonably in our negotiations. We’ve sat across the table at the end to get this concluded. We’ve been pragmatic and we’ve got things done,” Mr Goldsmith said.

Each settlement includes Crown acknowledgements and a Crown apology for historical breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi, supported by an agreed historical account. They also include cultural redress, and financial and commercial redress.

The settlements represent a commitment to restore the Crown relationship with the three Hauraki iwi, and supporting iwi to realise their economic and cultural aspirations for generations to come.

Te Tari Whakatau has been privileged to work with Ngāti Hei, Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, and Ngāti Tara Tokanui and congratulates the iwi on reaching their Treaty settlements.

Learn more:

Te Tari Whakatau - Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu https://whakatau.govt.nz/te-tira-kurapounamu-treaty-settlements/find-a-treaty-settlement/ngati-rahiri-tumutumu

Te Tari Whakatau - Ngāti Hei https://whakatau.govt.nz/te-tira-kurapounamu-treaty-settlements/find-a-treaty-settlement/ngati-hei

Te Tari Whakatau - Ngāti Tara Tokanui https://whakatau.govt.nz/te-tira-kurapounamu-treaty-settlements/find-a-treaty-settlement/ngati-tara-tokanui

After signing their deed of settlement on Saturday 2 May, Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui came to Parliament on 13 May 202...
15/05/2026

After signing their deed of settlement on Saturday 2 May, Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui came to Parliament on 13 May 2026 for the first reading of their Claims Settlement Bill.

This first reading not only marks the start of the legislative process to give effect to the settlement, but also signals a resetting of relationships between Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui and the Crown.

Te Tari Whakatau has had the privilege of supporting Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui since 2017, when their mandate was formally recognised.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith paid tribute to the determination of Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui and their perseverance throughout the Treaty settlement process.

“This is a significant milestone for Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui in their settlement journey. They have been seeking acknowledgment of the Crown’s actions against them for generations – with the first claim filed with the Waitangi Tribunal in 1987.”

The Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill has now been referred to the Māori Affairs Select Committee, which is accepting submissions at the link at: Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill - New Zealand Parliament: https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/make-a-submission/document/54SCMAOC_SCF_D304044E-2550-4237-51D0-08DEABC64C2A/ng%C4%81-hap%C5%AB-o-te-iwi-o-whanganui-claims-settlement-bill

Submissions will be open until 11.59pm on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

Learn more about Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui and their Deed of Settlement: https://whakatau.govt.nz/te-tira-kurapounamu-treaty-settlements/find-a-treaty-settlement/whanganui-land-settlement-lower-reaches-of-whanganui

On 29 January, Ngāti Hāua Taumarunui marked a significant milestone in their Treaty settlement journey, with the third a...
03/02/2026

On 29 January, Ngāti Hāua Taumarunui marked a significant milestone in their Treaty settlement journey, with the third and final reading of their Claims Settlement Bill in Parliament. More than 170 whānau and members of Ngāti Hāua gathered at Parliament to witness this historic moment – the culmination of eight years of negotiation and unwavering commitment.

This signals a beginning of a renewed and strengthened relationship between Ngāti Hāua and the Crown — a relationship grounded in partnership and collaboration.

Through this settlement, Ngāti Hāua will receive:

Financial and commercial redress of $19 million, including an on-account payment of $3.8 million, alongside the Te Wera agreement providing an additional $1.4 million.

Cultural redress, including $6 million and the return of 64 sites of traditional and historical significance, and the statutory pardons of Ngāti Hāua tūpuna: Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu and Te Rangiātea.

Enduring relationship agreements with a wide range of government agencies (Ministry of Business - Innovation and Employment, Ministry of Social Development, Oranga Tamariki, Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Health, Te Puni Kōkiri, Ministry of Education, Stats New Zealand, Ministry of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Zealand Police and Ministry for the Environment) enabling collaborative work to support Ngāti Hāua aspirations. This also includes a partnership framework with the Department of Conservation, and the establishment of Te Pou Taiao, a joint management committee for 14 conservation sites.

The Bill gives legal effect to Te Pua o Te Riri Kore, the deed of settlement signed between Ngāti Hāua and the Crown, acknowledging the Crown’s breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including warfare, alienation of land through confiscation, substantial Crown purchasing and public works takings which left Ngāti Hāua virtually landless. These events had lasting impacts on Ngāti Hāua cultural, economic and social wellbeing and resulted in a loss of intergenerational mātauranga, identity and tribal authority within the Ngāti Hāua tribal domain. This Bill provides a foundation for Ngāti Hāua to chart their own course into the future.

Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith acknowledged that the Bill enacts long-overdue statutory pardons for Ngāti Hāua tūpuna Te Rangiātea and Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu, who, in 1846, were tried and convicted under martial law and lost their lives as a result.

“The Bill also recognises that labelling these men as rebels has led to an intergenerational stigma and mamae experienced by their uri and by Ngāti Hāua.”

He added that he looks forward to seeing a blossoming of a relationship between Ngāti Hāua and the Crown based on respect and goodwill.

Te Tari Whakatau has been privileged to work with Ngāti Hāua, which has been in negotiations with the Crown since signing terms of negotiation in 2017.

Learn more about Ngāti Hāua and their Deed of Settlement: https://whakatau.govt.nz/te-tira-kurapounamu-treaty-settlements/find-a-treaty-settlement/ngati-haua

Yesterday, on 17 December, Parliament passed legislation to return Kororipo Pā, a site of immense historical and cultura...
18/12/2025

Yesterday, on 17 December, Parliament passed legislation to return Kororipo Pā, a site of immense historical and cultural significance in the Kerikeri basin, to Ngāpuhi hapū Ngāti Rēhia.

This return is on-account of a future comprehensive Ngāpuhi Treaty settlement and represents the first Treaty redress provided to Ngāpuhi – a milestone that honours generations of perseverance and leadership.

As Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Hon Paul Goldsmith, said "Ngāpuhi have long called for the return of Kororipo Pā, and today we honour their perseverance and leadership across generations. This is not just a legislative milestone – it is a celebration of enduring relationships and shared history."

Te Tari Whakatau has been privileged to work alongside Ngāti Rēhia since 2022 to make this early return possible.

On 23 January 2026, Kororipo Pā will transfer to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rēhia Trust, who will hold it as kaitiaki on behalf of Ngāpuhi. The site will remain an historic reserve with public access unchanged.

On 7 Dec, Te Tari Whakatau joined eastern Bay of Plenty iwi, Ngai Tai, in Tōrere to mark a significant step in the settl...
11/12/2025

On 7 Dec, Te Tari Whakatau joined eastern Bay of Plenty iwi, Ngai Tai, in Tōrere to mark a significant step in the settlement process. Earlier in the week, members of Ngai Tai gathered in Wellington to sign an Agreement in Principle with the Crown – over 150 years after they lodged their first Treaty claim.

The package includes:
✅ $12 million in financial and commercial redress
✅ A substantial allocation of conservation land
✅ Reserved marine space for future aquaculture opportunities

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith acknowledged the perseverance of Ngai Tai:

“The Crown acknowledges that as a result of its acts and omissions, Ngai Tai suffered loss of their land and the consequential impacts on them as a people. The agreement in principle is a step in the process of the Crown addressing these acts and omissions.”

Te Tari Whakatau has been privileged to work with Ngai Tai for over 2 years. Work now begins on developing a comprehensive deed of settlement in the coming months.

Ngai Tai are based around Tōrere in the eastern Bay of Plenty.

Members of central North Island iwi Ngāti Hāua Taumarunui returned to Wellington last Wednesday for the second reading o...
11/11/2025

Members of central North Island iwi Ngāti Hāua Taumarunui returned to Wellington last Wednesday for the second reading of the Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill.

The Bill gives effect to Te Pua o Te Riri Kore, the deed of settlement signed earlier this year, at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.

It includes:
· Crown acknowledgements and apology
· Cultural redress, including the return of 64 sites
· Pardons for Ngāti Hāua ancestors Te Rangiātea and Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu
· Establishment of Te Pou Taiao, a joint management committee

Submissions on the Bill closed in June, and the Māori Affairs Committee has reported back with its recommendations – a vital step that ensures iwi voices and public feedback are reflected in the final shape of the legislation. The Committee recommended unanimously that the Bill proceed to legislation.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith said: “This redress is reflective of the efforts and compromises made along the way, but the trustees, I believe, should be proud of what they have secured for their people. It's the penultimate step towards a settlement.”

Ngāti Hāua will return to Parliament for the third and final reading of the Bill in the new year.

Just weeks after signing their deed of settlement, Ngati Tumutumu Trust returned to Parliament on 5 November for the fir...
06/11/2025

Just weeks after signing their deed of settlement, Ngati Tumutumu Trust returned to Parliament on 5 November for the first reading of their Claims Settlement Bill – another significant milestone in their 15-year Treaty settlement journey.

This first reading marks the start of the legislative process to give effect to the settlement, embedding the Crown’s acknowledgements, apology, and redress in law.

Te Tari Whakatau has had the privilege of supporting Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu since 2011, when their mandate was formally recognised.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith paid tribute to the determination of Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu and their grace throughout the Treaty settlement process.

“I acknowledge the immense work Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu have put into this settlement and the many compromises made to reach this point.” Mr Goldsmith said. “I look forward to continuing to take this legislation through the House so that in 2026 we may finally achieve the settlement of your historical Treaty of Waitangi claims and enter a new stage of our relationship.”

The Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Claims Settlement Bill has now been referred to the Māori Affairs Select Committee, who are accepting submissions at Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Claims Settlement Bill - https://bit.ly/rahiri-tumutumu-claims-settlement-bill

For more information on Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu and their Deed of Settlement, visit here: ⛓️‍💥 http://www.whakatau.govt.nz/ngati-rahiri-tumutumu

This week, Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust reached a significant milestone in their Treaty settlement journey, with the third readi...
06/11/2025

This week, Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust reached a significant milestone in their Treaty settlement journey, with the third reading of their Claims Settlement Bill in Parliament.

More than 300 members of Ngāti Pāoa gathered at Parliament to witness this historic moment – the result of decades of advocacy, negotiation, and steadfast commitment.

The Bill gives legal effect to the deed of settlement signed between Ngāti Pāoa and the Crown, acknowledging the Crown’s breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including war, raupatu, and policies that left the Ngāti Pāoa virtually landless. These events had lasting impacts on Ngāti Pāoa’s wellbeing and their ability to pass on mātauranga Māori to future generations.

Through this settlement, Ngāti Pāoa will receive:
• Financial and commercial redress of $23.5 million
• Cultural redress including 12 sites of traditional and historical significance
• Agreements with a range of Crown agencies to support ongoing partnership.

This marks the beginning of a renewed relationship between the Crown and Ngāti Pāoa – one built on recognition, restoration, and the promise of mātauranga Māori for future generations.

With the Bill passing its third reading, it will now proceed to the Governor-General for royal assent – the final step before becoming law.

On 26 September 2025, 15 years after Treaty negotiations began with Hauraki iwi Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, uri gathered at P...
29/09/2025

On 26 September 2025, 15 years after Treaty negotiations began with Hauraki iwi Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu, uri gathered at Parliament to witness the signing of their deed of settlement.

The settlement includes an agreed historical account, Crown acknowledgements of its breaches of te Tiriti o Waitangi | the Treaty of Waitangi, and a Crown apology.

Te Tari Whakatau has had the privilege of working alongside Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu since 2011 when their mandate was recognised.

Grievances against the Crown include land acquisition and confiscation, and the operation and impact of the native land laws, which alienated Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu from their ancestral lands. Traditional tribal structures were negatively impacted and Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu were left virtually landless.

Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu will receive financial and commercial redress of $5.5 million, with the right to purchase a property from the Treaty Settlements Landbank and one school (land only), subject to lease-back to the Crown. The settlement will also include the vesting of 17 cultural redress properties, two joint cultural redress properties, and agreements with a range of Crown agencies.

Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith said: “While no settlement can fully compensate for the Crown’s past injustices, this settlement will support the aspirations and prosperity of Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu for generations to come.”

Mr Goldsmith paid tribute to the Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu negotiators for their unwavering determination to seek justice for their people. The contributions of previous Ministers for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Hon Chris Finlayson and Hon Andrew Little, Chief Crown Negotiators Hon Rick Barker and Brian Dickey, and other agencies were also acknowledged.

The next step will be the introduction of the Ngāti Rāhiri Tumutumu Claims Settlement Bill into the House.

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