Treaty Claims News
Update on Wai 85: Waitangi Tribunal recommends that the Wairarapa Settlement does not go ahead
The Waitangi Tribunal sat under urgency on 11-12 November 2021 to hear the applications of Wairarapa
Moana Incorporation (Wai 85), and the hapù of Ngài Tùmapùhia-à-Rangi (Wai 429) in relation to the Deed
of Settlement recently signed by the Crown and the Ngàti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tàmaki Nui-à-Rua
Settlement Trust
Update on Wai 85: Decision of the Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal decision identified that the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui ā Rua Settlement Trust had no mandate to enter into settlement with the Crown concerning interests of Ngai Tūmapūhia-ā-Rangi and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation in Ngāumu Forest (Wai 429) and land at Pouākani (Wai 85).
Update on Wai 85: Wai 85 Claim goes direct to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard our application on 1 October 2021, and WMI received advice on 11 October 2021 that the Supreme Court agreed to grant leave for our appeal to be heard directly by them instead of being heard by the Court of Appeal
Update on Wai 85: VOTE NO to New Crown Settlement Offer
Voting starts on 26 July 2021 for the new Deed of Settlement on offer from the Crown.
Update on Wai 85: Incorporation and Settlement Trust appeals High Court decision
Justice and a fair settlement for Wairarapa Moana Incorporation owners and all of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-ā-Rua – means taking our case to the Court of Appeal,” said Kingi Smiler, Chairman, Wairarapa Moana Incorporation.
Update on Wai 85: Outcome of High Court Judicial Review
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation has received the judgement of Justice Cooke, High Court, on the Judicial Review by Mercury NZ Ltd, the Crown, and the Raukawa Settlement Trust on the Preliminary Determination of the Waitangi Tribunal
