17 March, 2010
The 150th anniversary of the start of the Taranaki land wars was marked today by signing of Terms of Negotiation with two of the iwi of Taranaki, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>16 January, 2010
The Crown and Te Hiku Forum, a group of Far North iwi, today signed an Agreement in Principle at Roma Marae by Ahipara towards settling historical Treaty of Waitangi claims in the area, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>22 December, 2009
The Crown will sign separate Agreements in Principle with Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara and Ngāti Manuhiri in Auckland today, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>18 December, 2009
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangatanga maha Nga manuhiri tuārangi Tuhoe rohe, Tuhoe iwi
Read full speech >>17 December, 2009
The Crown and Waikato-Tainui today signed a revised deed of settlement in relation to their historical Treaty claims over the Waikato River, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>8 December, 2009
The Crown and Ngāti Whare today signed a Deed of Settlement for the iwi's historical Treaty of Waitangi claims, Minister for Trety of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>30 July, 2009
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson welcomed the enactment of the Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill in Parliament today.
Read full release >>25 July, 2009
The Crown and Ngā Punawai o te Tokotoru collective have signed amended Joint Terms of Negotiation with the Crown to include Ngāti Rangiteaorere, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today.
Read full release >>23 July, 2009
This report was commissioned to advise ministers on how effectively co-management arrangements negotiated in 2008 meet the objectives of the Waikato-Tainui Waikato River Deed of Settlement and intended agreements with other Waikato River iwi and, if changes are required, what they might be. This report provides a starting point for ministers to engage with iwi and stakeholders.
Read full release >>14 July, 2009
Ko Waiapu to awa Ko Ngati Porou te iwi Ko Ta Apirana Ngata te tangata.
Read full speech >>9 July, 2009
The Crown and the NgāiTakoto-a-iwi Research Unit Trust have signed a Terms of Negotiation document signalling the agreement of both parties to enter good faith negotiations to settle historical Treaty claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today.
Read full release >>6 July, 2009
I congratulate the Collective and its members on what is an historic day for your iwi and hapu, for this region and this country. This settlement is a tribute to your efforts and to the vision of your leaders.
Read full speech >>3 July, 2009
A ceremony in Turangi tomorrow marking the transfer of approximately $450 million in land and cash to eight Central North island Iwi completes the largest single settlement of historical grievances by the Crown, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said.
Read full release >>19 June, 2009
The Crown and Te Runanga o Ngati Whare Iwi Trust today signed an Agreement in Principle to settle all the outstanding historical Treaty of Waitangi claims of Ngati Whare, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced.
Read full release >>10 June, 2009
Groups negotiating historical Treaty settlements will get a boost in Crown funding to support their claims, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson announced today at the national hui Te Kokiri Ngatahi ("Moving Forward Together").
Read full release >>29 May, 2009
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today thanked the Maori Party for its assistance in helping secure more resources to accelerate the settlement of historical Treaty of Waitangi grievances.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Budget 2009 includes an extra $22.4 million over the next four years to achieve the Government's goal of settling all historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by 2014.
Read full release >>21 May, 2009
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today welcomed the appointment of former senior diplomat John Wood as the Crown's lead negotiator in talks with Wanganui iwi around the settlement of historical claims.
Read full release >>22 April, 2009
Today’s national hui Te Kokiri Ngatahi has started an important dialogue with claimant groups towards reaching the Government’s goal of settling historical Treaty claims by 2014, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson said.
Read full release >>22 April, 2009
When I first worked as a lawyer on settlement issues I did not expect I would one day stand in front of such a distinguished gathering as the Minister for Treaty Negotiations.
Read full speech >>3 April, 2009
A hui of iwi leaders and the Crown will begin the dialogue on the best ways to meet the government's goal of completing the settlement of all historical claims under the Treaty of Waitangi by 2014.
Read full release >>18 March, 2009
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson today welcomed news that Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi is beginning a process to secure a mandate for the settlement of Ngapuhi's historical claims.
Read full release >>4 March, 2009
The terms of reference and members of the Government’s ministerial panel to review the Foreshore and Seabed Act have been announced by Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today.
Read full release >>3 March, 2009
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today welcomed the appointment of former cabinet minister Rt Hon Sir Douglas Graham to facilitate a settlement of historical claims in the Tamaki-Makaurau region.
Read full release >>2 March, 2009
Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Christopher Finlayson today welcomed the appointment of former cabinet minister Paul Swain as the Crown's lead negotiator in talks with the Ngati Porou iwi around the settlement of historical grievances.
Read full release >>11 February, 2009
Three groupings of iwi with interests in the Northern South Island and Southern North Island today counter-signed letters of agreement with the Crown.
Read full release >>16 December, 2008
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson has today released the briefing to the Incoming Minister from the Office of Treaty Settlements.
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