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He hōnore he kōroria ki te Atua Maungārongo ki te whenua Whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa |
We honour the memory of our Tupuna who fought to protect the Tenths and Occupational Reserves.
We acknowledge all those who have brought us to this point, and thank those who continue to support and promote the resolution of the WAI56 claim.
“As Kaumatua I know that it is my responsibility to ensure that we retain and remain committed to our Tikanga, Kawa and our Kaupapa. Our Tupuna, our Whānau and our Maoritanga are uniquely ours. Nowhere else in the world does it belong”.
Rore Stafford • Kaumatua
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Our PeopleOur people originally lived in the North Island - Te Ika a Maui. In the early 1800’s we migrated south and settled in Te Tau Ihu...more |
Our PrinciplesOur principles guide our approach to discussion with all others, and to our negotiations with the Crown for the resolution of our Treaty of Waitangi claims...more |
VideosClick here to watch clips of our representatives discussing various aspects of our claim...more |
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Our GrievancesThe Crown has adopted a process which may settle some Treaty grievances for some groups - but by doing so creates new Treaty grievances in the process...more |
MediaClick here to review media releases, frequently asked questions, publications and presentations to do with the WAI56 claim...more |
Claim TimelineWhen the WAI56 claim was lodged it was for the benefit of all descendants of the original 254 owners identified in 1893 by the Native Land Court...more |
