Te Tihi o Te Rae – Settlement Outline
The formal signing ceremony of Te Tihi o Te Rae took place at Raetihi Marae on 29 July 2023, where the Treaty Negotiations Minister presented the Crown Apology – an Acknowledgment and Historical Account outlining Crown breaches of te tiriti o waitangi.
Our redress package includes:
$21.7 million in financial and commercial redress
$6.8 million in cultural funding
The return of 19 sites of cultural significance and 12 commercial properties, including – Crown forestry land at Erua, and the former prison site at Waikune
Conservation management redress to support the establishment of a predator-proofed ecosanctuary at Pōkākā, and a seat on the Tongariro-Taupō Conservation Board
Relationship agreements with a range of Crown agencies
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill
On Wednesday July 24, members of the Māori Affairs Select Committee convened in parliament to hear submissions on The Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill.
We trust that once the committee receive the report and fully understand our robust negotiations, overlapping-claims, mandate and ratification process, that they will recommend the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill proceed to the second and third readings in Parliament, with the recommendation expected on October 11.
What’s Next?
Second Reading: The Bill is debated by the full Parliament. This stage focuses on the general principles and themes of the Bill. Members of Parliament (MPs) discuss whether they support the overall intention of the Bill.
Committee of the Whole House: If the Bill passes the second reading, it moves to the Committee of the Whole House stage. At this point, the Bill is examined in detail by all MPs sitting as a committee. Amendments can be made to the Bill during this stage.
Third Reading: After the Committee of the Whole House stage, the Bill returns to the full Parliament for the third reading. This stage is a final opportunity for MPs to debate the Bill, focusing on what it will look like after the detailed consideration and any amendments made. This is when we can travel to Parliament and sit in the public gallery.
Royal Assent: If the Bill passes the third reading, it is sent to the Governor-General for royal assent. Once royal assent is given, the Bill becomes law. In summary, after the Maori Affairs Select Committee’s recommendation, the Te Korowai o Wainuiārua Claims Settlement Bill will proceed through the second and third readings in Parliament, followed by a review in the Committee of the Whole House, and finally, if approved, receive royal assent to become law.