Deeds of Settlement signed with Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Tapuika
Hon Christopher Finlayson
Minister for Treaty of
Waitangi Negotiations
16 December
2012
Media Statement
Deeds of Settlement signed with Ngāti
Rangiwewehi and Tapuika
The Crown signed
deeds of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty
claims with Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Tapuika at Ngati Moko
Marae in Te Puke today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
Minister Christopher Finlayson announced.
Ngāti
Rangiwewehi and Tapuika suffered greatly when the Crown
brought war to the region in the 1860s. The Crown later
established the Native Land Court which created unfortunate
consequences for both iwi. These settlements will help right
the wrongs of the past. Today Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Tapuika,
and the wider community can look forward to a stronger
future.
Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Tapuika will each
receive financial redress of $6 million and specific
cultural redress packages. This includes a co-governance
arrangement over the Kaituna River for Tapuika and the
return of culturally significant sites such as Hamurana
Springs to Ngāti Rangiwewehi.
“The government is
committed to resolving all historical treaty grievances in a
timely and durable way,” Mr Finlayson said. “These
settlements are an important step towards resolving
historical claims in the Bay of Plenty region.”
The deeds were ratified by Ngāti Rangiwewehi and
Tapuika members. The Crown has now signed nine deeds of
settlement this year.
Legislation will be
introduced into the House next year to give effect to the
settlements.
Copies of the deeds are available on the
Office of Treaty Settlements website www.ots.govt.nz
ENDS