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Treaty Settlement Honors Waikaremoana Hapū | Auckland News
Parliament has just passed a landmark settlement for Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana hapū, marking a historic moment as the Crown formally apologizes for past breaches and offers $24 million in financial redress. This agreement also includes cultural restitution—returning key sites like Turi-o-Kahu, renaming six locations including Tuai to Tūwai, and transferring 12,000 hectares of Crown land to Te Urewera. Recognizing Ngāti Hinekura, Whānau Pani, and Ngāi Tarapāroa alongside Ngāti Ruapani, the settlement validates their enduring connection to the land after generations of advocacy. It’s not…
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