Portfolio: Treaty Of Waitangi Negotiations

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Rangiteaorere

Beehive — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:33:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Rotorua iwi Ngāti Rangiteaorere at Parliament today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Treaty settlement legislation progressed

Beehive — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:51:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The House sat extended hours this morning to pass the Te Tau Ihu Claims Settlement Bill through its first reading and the Waitaha and Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara claims settlement bills through their third readings. ...

Crown and Ngāi Tuhoe sign deed of settlement

Beehive — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:43:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Representatives of the Crown and Ngai Tuhoe signed a Deed of Settlement to settle the historical claims of the iwi at a ceremony at Parliament today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson and Tuhoe Chief Negotiator Tamati Kruger announced. Te Kotahi a Tuhoe chief negotiator Tamati Kruger and representatives of Tuhoe hapū signed on behalf of the iwi. Prime Minister John Key, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson, and Māori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples were key signatories on behalf of the Crown. ...

Address at Tuhoe Deed of Settlement Signing ceremony

Beehive — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:29:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Tuhoe whenua Tuhoe mana Tuhoe iwi Nau mai, haere mai! Kua tatu, kua tatu, kua tatu tenei wahanga o nga mahi Na koutou te kaha Na koutou te maia Na koutou te manawanui i roto i nga tau Kei te rangatira, Tamati Tena koe te kaiarahi o tenei mahi nui Nau nga kaupapa i hora Nau nga take i kokiri Ko koe te ringa ngawari, te ngakau mahaki Kei te mihi, kei te mihi, kei te mihi te Karauna me te motu ki a koe me to iwi. Nau mai, haere mai! Tuhoe land Tuhoe mana Tuhoe people ...

Public information sought for East Coast customary marine title enquiry

Beehive — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:50:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Office of Treaty Settlements is seeking information from the public on their use of parts of the common marine and coastal area (CMCA) on the East Coast, to assist with an enquiry into the existence of customary marine title under the Marine and Coastal Area Act, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson said today. ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Maungaharuru-Tangitū Hapū

Beehive — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Maungaharuru-Tangitū Hapū at Tangoio Marae near Napier, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. The Crown was represented at the signing by Mr Finlayson, Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, and Minister of Local Government and local Member of Parliament Chris Tremain. ...

South Island historical Treaty settlements now completed

Beehive — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:54:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Today’s signing between the Crown Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu at Onetahua Marae in Golden Bay marks the final deed of settlement for historical claims in the South Island, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. “This government is committed to resolving all historical Treaty grievances, and so it is a monumental occasion as we sign the last outstanding deed of settlement for historical claims in the South Island,” Mr Finlayson said. ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu

Beehive — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:50:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown has signed a Deed of Settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty of Waitangi claims with Ngāti Tama ki Te Tau Ihu at Onetahua Marae in Pohara, Golden Bay today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Rārua

Beehive — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:43:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown signed a Deed of Settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty of Waitangi claims with Ngāti Rārua at the Parerārua Centre in Blenheim today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Pukenga

Admin — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:30:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for historical Treaty claims with Ngāti Pukenga at Te Whetū o Te Rangi Marae near Tauranga, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. The deed settles the comprehensive claims specific to Ngāti Pukenga in the region. Ngāti Pūkenga is also negotiating redress relating to its shared and overlapping interests in the region as part of the Tauranga Moana Collective, along with Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāi Te Rangi. ...

Tuhoe Deed of Settlement Negotiations Completed

Beehive — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:08:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown and Te Kotahi a Tuhoe, the mandated negotiating body of Tuhoe, have completed negotiations on a Deed of Settlement to settle the historical claims of Tuhoe, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson and Tuhoe Chief Negotiator Tamati Kruger announced today. ...

Crown welcomes Tribunal report

Beehive — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:19:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown has welcomed the recommendations of the Waitangi Tribunal for providing redress to historical claims in the Far North, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. Far North iwi Ngati Kahu applied to the Tribunal for recommendations as to remedies for the Crown's historical breaches of the Treaty after withdrawing from negotiations in 2011. The Tribunal has outlined its recommendations for a fair settlement of Ngati Kahu's historical claims. ...

Agreements reached with Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki Iwi

Beehive — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:03:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown today signed two Agreements in Principle and a Letter of Agreement with iwi groups today, taking an important step towards settling the historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngāruahine, Te Atiawa and Taranaki Iwi, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Te Atiawa

Beehive — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:24:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Maui at Waikawa Marae in Waikawa (near Picton) today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. “Te Atiawa were left virtually landless by the historical actions of the Crown,” Mr Finlayson said. “Today we take a significant step towards putting the injustices of the past behind us, and helping Te Atiawa move forward.” ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Kōata

Admin — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:04:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Ngāti Kōata at Wakatu Marae today in Nelson, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. “The actions of the Crown left Ngāti Kōata without sufficient and suitable lands for their needs, which had serious consequences for their social and cultural wellbeing,” Mr Finlayson said. “Today we take a significant step towards addressing the wrongs of the past, and allowing Ngāti Koata to create an economic base.” ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngāti Koroki Kahukura

Admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:33:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Ngāti Koroki Kahukura at Maungatautari marae near Cambridge, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today. “The actions of the Crown led to the economic, social, environmental and cultural degradation of Ngāti Koroki Kahukura and their physical and spiritual resources,” Mr Finlayson said. The settlement includes financial and commercial redress of $3 million. ...

Deeds of Settlement signed with Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Tapuika

Beehive — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:20:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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. ...

Deed of Settlement signed with Ngati Toa Rangatira

Admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:06:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Ngati Toa Rangatira at Parliament Buildings in Wellington today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Two Treaty bills passed

Administrator — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The House today passed two bills giving effect to the historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements of Ngāti Manuhiri and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in the Tāmaki-Makaurau (Auckland) area, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Deed of settlement signed with Te Rarawa

Administrator — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:51:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with Te Rarawa at Te Ahu Centre in Kaitaia today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. "The actions of the Crown left the people of Te Rarawa without sufficient and suitable land for their needs," Mr Finlayson said. "This settlement will allow Te Rarawa to move on with a secure base for economic and social development. It is well overdue, 27 years after the Muriwhenua claims were first lodged." ...

Deed of settlement signed with NgāiTakoto

Administrator — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown has signed a deed of settlement for all outstanding historical Treaty claims with NgāiTakato at Te Ahu Centre in Kaitaia today, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. "NgāiTakoto were left virtually landless by the historical actions of the Crown," Mr Finlayson said. "Finally, the people of NgāiTakoto can look forward to a brighter future - 27 years since the Muriwhenua claims were lodged in the area." ...

Third part of Te Urewera report welcomed

Administrator — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:11:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson has welcomed the third part of the Waitangi Tribunal’s report on Te Urewera, and says its findings show why it is so necessary for the Crown to address the issues in the report. ...

Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill

Beehive — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:55:00 +0000

Pita Sharples | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

On behalf of the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, I move that the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill be now read a first time. ...

Four Treaty bills progressed

Admin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:04:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Four bills, which will give effect to historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements for Waitaha, Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara, Ngāti Manuhiri and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei were progressed through an extra sitting period of the House of Representatives this morning. The Waitaha Claims Settlement Bill and Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara Claims Settlement Bill passed their first readings unanimously, and will now be considered by the Māori Affairs select committee before returning to the House for second readings. ...

Crown Offer Accepted by Ngai Tuhoe Settlement Negotiators

Admin — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:35:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

After consultation with iwi members, Te Kotahi a Tuhoe have accepted the Crown’s offer to settle the historical claims of Ngai Tuhoe, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson and Ngāi Tuhoe Chief negotiator Tamati Kruger announced today. ...

Deed of settlement signed with Tāmaki Collective

Beehive — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 02:46:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown today signed a deed to collectively settle the historical claims of iwi and hapū over shared interests in the Auckland area, including maunga (volcanic cones) and motu (islands), Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Whanganui River Agreement signed

Admin — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:46:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The Crown and negotiators for Whanganui Iwi today signed a framework agreement setting out certain key elements that will form the basis for a settlement of Whanganui Iwi’s historical claims relating to the Whanganui River, Minister for Treaty for Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced. ...

Social Service Management Plan with Ngāi Tuhoe agreed

Beehive — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:55:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Cabinet has approved the signing of a social Service Management Plan (SMP) with Ngāi Tuhoe to improve social outcomes in the iwi’s rohe of Te Urewera, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. The SMP is an undertaking by various government agencies to work with Tuhoe in improving the delivery of social services in Te Urewera. It has been developed by a high-level taskforce led by the Ministry of Social Development and representing a number of agencies, working closely with Ngāi Tūhoe. ...

Tribunal report opens way for settlement

Admin — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 01:57:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson has welcomed the Waitangi Tribunal’s report into claims by the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust, which clears the way for the Crown and Ngāti Toa to conclude negotiations for settlement of that iwi’s historic claims. The Waitangi Tribunal rejected the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust’s main claim against the Crown that it should not recognise Ngāti Toa’s interests in the wider Wellington area. ...

Four Treaty settlement bills pass third readings

Beehive — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:09:00 +0000

Christopher Finlayson | Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

The House today unanimously passed four bills giving effect to historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements for the Maraeroa A and B blocks, Ngāti Mākino, Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tāmanuhiri. ...