Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 7, 2021 2:28:27 GMT 12
SETTLEMENT RELATIVITY CRITICAL SAY TURANGA IWI
“While the Crown may argue that they have settled the Ngai Tāmanuhiri and Rongowhakaata historical Treaty claims, our assertion is that under the terms of our original engagement with the Crown, to settle all three Turanga iwi as a large natural grouping, a full and final settlement cannot be completed until the Crown has presented a full and final settlement offer, that maintains ‘relativity amongst our iwi,” Ms Hill said.
“There is much work to be done moving forward,” said Moera Brown.
“We acknowledge the ongoing work of the people of Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāriki/Ngā Ariki Kaipūtahi and Te Whanau ā Kai.
“As we move forward, Rongowhakaata will be focused firmly on our future — one that supports the return of vitality to our community, enhances our unique cultural identity and abundance, and strengthens our relationships with each other. To do this, we need to share the benefits of a just and fair settlement that retains the ‘relativity that we, Tūranga Iwi, and the Crown signed up to.”.....
www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local-news/20211006/settlement-relativity-critical-say-turanga-iwi/
“While the Crown may argue that they have settled the Ngai Tāmanuhiri and Rongowhakaata historical Treaty claims, our assertion is that under the terms of our original engagement with the Crown, to settle all three Turanga iwi as a large natural grouping, a full and final settlement cannot be completed until the Crown has presented a full and final settlement offer, that maintains ‘relativity amongst our iwi,” Ms Hill said.
“There is much work to be done moving forward,” said Moera Brown.
“We acknowledge the ongoing work of the people of Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāriki/Ngā Ariki Kaipūtahi and Te Whanau ā Kai.
“As we move forward, Rongowhakaata will be focused firmly on our future — one that supports the return of vitality to our community, enhances our unique cultural identity and abundance, and strengthens our relationships with each other. To do this, we need to share the benefits of a just and fair settlement that retains the ‘relativity that we, Tūranga Iwi, and the Crown signed up to.”.....
www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local-news/20211006/settlement-relativity-critical-say-turanga-iwi/