Final reading of the treaty settlement for hapū destroyed by the Crown

A Waikato-Tainui hapū that was left without land and whose community was destroyed by the Crown had the final reading of its Treaty of Waitangi settlement in Parliament today.

Andrew Little says the Crown can never fully compensate the hapū.
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

The Ngāti Tamaoho is calling for the settlement bill giving effect to the settlement bill signed last year to settle treaty treaty violations.

In the early 1800s, Ngāti Tamaoho established positive relations

However, the Crown failed in its commitment to retain the acquired lands of Ngāti Tamaoho and affixed the name of "rebels" hapū and organized the destruction of their homes burning and looting. Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little said the Crown can never fully compensate the hapū for land loss and harm.

However, he said that this settlement marked the beginning of a new relationship. between the Crown and the hapū

The settlement included financial compensation of $ 10.3 million and the opportunity to buy Crown properties.

The Ngāti Tamaoho Interest Zone extends from the Awhitu Peninsula across the Franklin District and Hunua ranges and also includes the Waikato Wetlands and Central Auckland.