Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Claims Settlement Bill
This bill settles historical claims by Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri, a Māori iwi (tribe) from the Chatham Islands, against the Crown. It acknowledges past wrongs and provides cultural and commercial redress. This means the iwi will receive an apology, some land, and money, and their relationship with the Crown will be formally recognised.
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This bill settles historical grievances between the Crown and Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri, a Māori iwi, by acknowledging past wrongs and providing redress.
An Act to give effect to the settlement of historical claims of Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri
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