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Treaty of Waitangi ClaimsTreaty Settlement Process - Background In December 2006, the Waitangi Tribunal hearings were concluded with respect to the Tauranga Moana inquiry. A report of findings is currently being prepared by Tribunal researchers. It is forecasted that the report will be due at the end of 2008, or 2009. In anticipation of the report, a commitment by Ngai Te Rangi hapu and whanau to progress forward towards direct negotiations with the Crown has been recommended at a Hui a Iwi on 20th December 2007.Te Runanga o Ngai Te Rangi has been exploring the possibility of negotiating directly with the Crown for the settlement of historical grievances on behalf of the people of Ngai Te Rangi, rather than going through the Waitangi Tribunal process. The proposal to enter into direct negotiations now is motivated by a number of factors. Key amongst those factors is the cost and delay that will result in us continuing with the Tribunal process. The first step in the progress to negotiations and settlement is mandate. The panui below outlines the first set of hui associated with seeking a mandate. Further detailed information will be available from Monday 17th March 2008. Please encourage your whanau to attend these hui.
HE PANUI – HE PANUI
Mandate to Negotiate the Settlement of Ngai Te Rangi’s Historical Treaty of Waitangi Claims
Information Hui about the Mandate to Negotiate the Settlement of Ngai Te Rangi’s Historical Treaty of Waitangi Claims Twenty one (21) days notice is hereby given to nga uri o Ngai Te Rangi regarding a series of hui to discuss the mandate to negotiate the settlement of Ngai Te Rangi’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.
In discussing the mandate the hui will cover the outcome of exploratory discussions between Te Runanga o Ngai Te Rangi and the Crown concerning the possible content and timing of a settlement of Ngai Te Rangi’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. The hui will also discuss the manner in which it is proposed that the negotiations be conducted on behalf of Ngai Te Rangi including a proposal to establish a Hapu Forum specifically for the Treaty settlement process. Resolutions will be sought at the hui but these will be indicative only as the final outcome will be determined via a postal voting process on the following proposed resolution:
That Ngai Te Rangi Iwi mandate Te Runanga o Ngai Te Rangi Iwi Trust to enter into direct negotiations with the Crown, on behalf of the whanau and hapu of Ngai Te Rangi, regarding the comprehensive settlement of Ngai Te Rangi’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims. The postal vote starts on Monday 17 March 2008 and closes at 5pm, Friday 18 April 2008. The results of the postal vote will be publicly notified on Saturday 25 April 2008. All adult descendants of Ngai Te Rangi (18 years and older) who are registered on the Iwi register will receive a voting pack including postal voting papers. For further information including how to register on the Iwi register, contact Te Runanga o Ngai Te Rangi on
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