Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement

The story so far

Members of Ngāti Hāua, an upper Whanganui River iwi, voted to accept a Deed of Settlement for historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, after seven years of negotiations with the Crown.^{20 Feb 2025} The settlement is worth $26.4 million. The iwi later signed the deed with the Crown at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui, and the Crown apologised for historical actions that caused discord, death and division.^{20 Feb 2025; 31 Mar 2025} Separately, the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill passed its second and third readings in a single session in Parliament, addressing historical land loss and 19th-century warfare.^{9 Mar 2025} Iwi leaders involved in that bill expressed joy but also noted apprehension about the future. The stories do not connect that bill to Ngāti Hāua's settlement.^{9 Mar 2025}

Latest

The most recent development is the signing of the deed of settlement between Ngāti Hāua and the Crown, including the Crown's apology.^{31 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 20 Feb 2025Ngāti Hāua members vote to accept $26.4m Treaty settlement deed
2. 9 Mar 2025Te Korowai o Wainuiārua settlement bill passes Parliament in one sitting
3. 31 Mar 2025Crown apologises and signs deed of settlement at Taumarunui marae

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