Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill Final Reading
A historic moment unfolded in Parliament as the final reading of the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill was completed, marking a pivotal milestone in our iwi’s journey towards healing and justice. This occasion was witnessed by the uri of Uenuku, Tamahaki, and Tamakana, who gathered to celebrate decades of perseverance.
For the kaumātua and trustees of the Uenuku Charitable Trust, the day was both a celebration and a moment of reflection. Their years of hard work to secure the settlement had come to fruition, signalling the start of a new chapter under the leadership of the PSGE - Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Trust.
The third reading in Parliament was not merely a legislative formality; it was a profound moment of unity for our three iwi. As the reading concluded, we stood together in the public gallery and sang "Maranga Mai, Uenuku Rise Up." Holding photos of tūpuna who could not be there to witness this moment, we honoured their memory and carried their spirit in this powerful act of collective strength.
