Communication with the Waipapa Trustees regarding WAI 30 and Remaining Claims for Ngati Hikairo

The Runanganui met on Monday to consider some of the statements that have recently been made regarding the WAI 30 Waitangi Tribunal Claim for Ngati Hikairo. The Runanganui decided that it would be helpful to clarify its position regarding all Waitangi Tribunal Claims, including WAI 30. Click here to review the attached letter that was… Continue reading Communication with the Waipapa Trustees regarding WAI 30 and Remaining Claims for Ngati Hikairo

RŪNANGA STATEMENT; WAI 30 PŪTEA LAND PURCHASE INTENT BY WAIPAPA MARAE TRUSTEES

E te iwi nui tonu, kia manawanui! This statement outlines the position of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo on a recent announcement by the trustees of Waipapa marae to secure funds to buy land in Kāwhia using (unsecured) Wai 30 settlement pūtea. The marae trustees have not discussed this arrangement with the Rūnanga. This is… Continue reading RŪNANGA STATEMENT; WAI 30 PŪTEA LAND PURCHASE INTENT BY WAIPAPA MARAE TRUSTEES

Claims and MACA Update February 2022

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Pākehā ki a tatou katoa i runga i ōu koutou kāinga. There have been a range of developments and progress made with our iwi’s WAI 30, Remaining Claims and the Maniapoto Settlement. This pānui is to provide you all with an update.   Waikato Tainui Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo… Continue reading Claims and MACA Update February 2022

Submission Made Regarding the Proposed Pae Ora Legislation

Last week Te Rūnanganui made a submission to the Pae Ora Legislations Select Committee …

Te Pūtake o te Riri Broadcast

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Whiringa-ā-nuku Update

Claims and MACA update October 2021 Lees Seymour, Claims Manager   Wai 30 and remaining claims On Monday 11 October, myself and other members of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo met with Waikato-Tainui representatives regarding Wai 30 and remaining claims. Leading up to this hui, we had arranged a number of meetings with Waikato Tainui… Continue reading Whiringa-ā-nuku Update

Te Runanganui o Ngati Hikairo Update – 19 Sept 21

What have the Rūnanga been doing since the AGM?

Ngāti Hikairo Annual General Meeting – 5 June

Click here for AGM Panui – including, agenda, Zoom links, proxy and nomination forms Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo Executive Committee are notifying hapū, marae and whānau of Ngāti  Hikairo pursuant to section 7 (c) of the Constitution that the next Annual General Meeting will be held  on 5 June 2021 at Te Ara Hou Village… Continue reading Ngāti Hikairo Annual General Meeting – 5 June

Introducing Tirohanga Kāwhia our newly appointed Iwi Researcher

Tirohanga Kāwhia Johnson is joining Project Manager, Lees Seymour, as part of Ngāti Hikairo’s newly formed Treaty Claims Project Team. Te Runanganui ō Ngāti Hikairo are in the process of working through options for the negotiation of the iwi’s treaty settlements which includes the Takutai Moana (Marine and Coastal Area) Act 2011 (MACA). Te Runanganui… Continue reading Introducing Tirohanga Kāwhia our newly appointed Iwi Researcher

What is a Oati ?

Oati

In the context of our treaty negotiations, an oati is an agreement of the terms and conditions that we agree will apply with respect to our negotiations with the Crown. We have drafted an oati that outlines what we want as we head into negotiations. The most important aspects being: Recognition of te mana i… Continue reading What is a Oati ?

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