20 August, 2010
Crown initials deed of settlement with Ngāti Kuia
The Crown and Ngāti Kuia have initialled a Deed of Settlement for historical Treaty claims, Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today.
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Associated Ministers
- Christopher Finlayson - Minister
30 July, 2010
Terms of negotiation signed with Ngāi Te Rangi
The Crown signed terms of negotiation with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Te Rangi Iwi Trust in Tauranga today in a further step towards settling all historical Treaty claims in Tauranga Moana, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>23 July, 2010
2010 Te Kokiri Ngatahi Treaty settlement hui announced
The Crown and claimant iwi will continue to discuss improving the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process at this year's Te Kokiri Ngatahi conference on September 23 in Wellington, Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today.
Read full release >>21 June, 2010
Terms of Negotiation signed with Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Ngāti Hauā
The Crown signed Terms of Negotiation with Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and Ngāti Hauā at Pōhara marae near Pūtāruru yesterday in a further step towards settling historical Treaty claims in the Waikato region, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>20 May, 2010
Extra funding to reach Treaty settlement goal
Budget 2010 provides an extra $6.5 million over the next three years to achieve the Government's goal of settling all historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by 2014.
Read full release >>6 May, 2010
Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Bill - Third Reading Speech
I acknowledge and welcome the presence in the House of Kiingi Tuheitia and the distinguished kaumatua and kuia and the presence within the parliament buildings of many representatives of Waikato-Tainui. Tena koutou katoa.
Read full speech >>6 May, 2010
Waikato River Settlement Act passed
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson welcomed the Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Claims (Waikato River) Settlement Act, which was passed by Parliament today.
Read full release >>22 April, 2010
Waitangi Treaty grounds claim is "nonsense"
Reports that the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People could be used to support claims for the return of privately or trust-held land such as the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are nonsense, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said today.
Read full release >>19 April, 2010
Statement on Treaty negotiations with Ngai Tuhoe
At no point in the negotiations have Ngai Tuhoe asked for any form of separatism from New Zealand or an independent Tuhoe state. Those issues are simply not part of any negotiation the Crown is undertaking.
Read full release >>17 March, 2010
Terms of Negotiation signed with Te Atiawa and Taranaki iwi
The 150th anniversary of the start of the Taranaki land wars was marked today by signing of Terms of Negotiation with two of the iwi of Taranaki, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>16 January, 2010
Te Hiku Forum iwi sign Agreement in Principle
The Crown and Te Hiku Forum, a group of Far North iwi, today signed an Agreement in Principle at Roma Marae by Ahipara towards settling historical Treaty of Waitangi claims in the area, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>22 December, 2009
Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara and Ngāti Manuhiri agreements in principle signed
The Crown will sign separate Agreements in Principle with Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara and Ngāti Manuhiri in Auckland today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
Speech for Launch of Dame Judith Binney's ‘Encircled Lands’ at Parliament
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangatanga maha Nga manuhiri tuārangi Tuhoe rohe, Tuhoe iwi
Read full speech >>17 December, 2009
Waikato River deed of settlement signed with Waikato-Tainui
The Crown and Waikato-Tainui today signed a revised deed of settlement in relation to their historical Treaty claims over the Waikato River, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>8 December, 2009
Ngāti Whare deed of settlement signed
The Crown and Ngāti Whare today signed a Deed of Settlement for the iwi's historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Trety of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>30 July, 2009
Port Nicholson Block Claims Settlement enacted
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson welcomed the enactment of the Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill in Parliament today.
Read full release >>25 July, 2009
Joint Terms of Negotiation signed with Te Tokotoru
The Crown and Ngā Punawai o te Tokotoru collective have signed amended Joint Terms of Negotiation with the Crown to include Ngāti Rangiteaorere, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today.
Read full release >>23 July, 2009
Waikato River Co-Management Arrangements - Review of the Independent Panel
This report was commissioned to advise ministers on how effectively co-management arrangements negotiated in 2008 meet the objectives of the Waikato-Tainui Waikato River Deed of Settlement and intended agreements with other Waikato River iwi and, if changes are required, what they might be. This report provides a starting point for ministers to engage with iwi and stakeholders.
Read full release >>14 July, 2009
Treaty Settlements: Speech for Ta Apirana Ngata Memorial Lecture
Ko Waiapu to awa Ko Ngati Porou te iwi Ko Ta Apirana Ngata te tangata.
Read full speech >>9 July, 2009
Terms of Negotiation signed with NgāiTakoto
The Crown and the NgāiTakoto-a-iwi Research Unit Trust have signed a Terms of Negotiation document signalling the agreement of both parties to enter good faith negotiations to settle historical Treaty claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today.
Read full release >>6 July, 2009
Speech at Ceremony Celebrating Central North Island Forestry Settlement
I congratulate the Collective and its members on what is an historic day for your iwi and hapu, for this region and this country. This settlement is a tribute to your efforts and to the vision of your leaders.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2009
Central North Island land transferred to iwi
A ceremony in Turangi tomorrow marking the transfer of approximately $450 million in land and cash to eight Central North island Iwi completes the largest single settlement of historical grievances by the Crown, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said.
Read full release >>19 June, 2009
Ngati Whare Agreement in Principle signed
The Crown and Te Runanga o Ngati Whare Iwi Trust today signed an Agreement in Principle to settle all the outstanding historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngati Whare, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>10 June, 2009
Support for Treaty negotiations boosted
Groups negotiating historical Treaty settlements will get a boost in Crown funding to support their claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today at the national hui Te Kokiri Ngatahi ("Moving Forward Together").
Read full release >>29 May, 2009
Minister thanks Maori Party for Treaty support
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today thanked the Maori Party for its assistance in helping secure more resources to accelerate the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Extra funding to reach Treaty settlement goal
Budget 2009 includes an extra $22.4 million over the next four years to achieve the Government's goal of settling all historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by 2014.
Read full release >>21 May, 2009
Dr John Wood welcomed as Treaty negotiator
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today welcomed the appointment of former senior diplomat John Wood as the Crown's lead negotiator in talks with Wanganui iwi around the settlement of historical claims.
Read full release >>22 April, 2009
Hui progresses Treaty settlement target
Today’s national hui Te Kokiri Ngatahi has started an important dialogue with claimant groups towards reaching the Government’s goal of settling historical Treaty claims by 2014, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said.
Read full release >>22 April, 2009
Speech to Te Kokiri Ngatahi - Hui to progress Treaty Settlements
When I first worked as a lawyer on settlement issues I did not expect I would one day stand in front of such a distinguished gathering as the Minister for Treaty Negotiations.
Read full speech >>3 April, 2009
National hui to progress Treaty settlement goal
A hui of iwi leaders and the Crown will begin the dialogue on the best ways to meet the government's goal of completing the settlement of all historical claims under the Treaty of Waitangi by 2014.
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