Ngāti Hei Claims Settlement Bill
This bill settles historical land grievances between the New Zealand Government (the Crown) and Ngāti Hei, an iwi (Māori tribe) from the Coromandel Peninsula area. The Crown formally apologises for past wrongs, including taking land without fair payment or proper process. As part of the settlement, Ngāti Hei receives ownership of over 20 pieces of land, including islands, scenic reserves, and historic sites. Some land is shared with other iwi. The settlement is final, meaning no further legal claims can be made about these historical issues.
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The bill settles all historical Treaty of Waitangi claims by Ngāti Hei against the Crown, transfers land back to the iwi, and includes a formal Crown apology for past wrongs.
The historical claims are settled. The settlement of the historical claims is final, and, on and from the settlement date, the Crown is released and discharged from all obligations and liabilities in respect of those claims.
For its actions that harmed Ngāti Hei, and for its breaches of te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles, the Crown unreservedly apologises.
The Crown acknowledges that Ngāti Hei were rendered virtually landless due to the cumulative effect of the Crown's actions and omissions.
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