Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 18, 2017 17:53:28 GMT 12
AORANGI TRUST TO RECEIVE $3 MILLION FOR HISTORICAL GRIEVANCES
Takapau Central Hawke's Bay, who received a Crown apology more than 150 years on since their homelands were burned to the ground.
The Oruawharo Homestead in Takapau was once home to Aorangi hapū before their papakāinga was burned to the ground in 1864 while out fishing for their families.
The MOU includes $3 million dollars, first right of refusal to 10 different properties in the Central Hawke's Bay area as well as co-management of Whatuma Lake with The Department of Conservation.
"It's not actually a treaty settlement that's been signed today but it's a very important resolution of a long standing grievance that has gone back some time," says Finlayson.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/aorangi-trust-receive-3-million-historical-grievances
Takapau Central Hawke's Bay, who received a Crown apology more than 150 years on since their homelands were burned to the ground.
The Oruawharo Homestead in Takapau was once home to Aorangi hapū before their papakāinga was burned to the ground in 1864 while out fishing for their families.
The MOU includes $3 million dollars, first right of refusal to 10 different properties in the Central Hawke's Bay area as well as co-management of Whatuma Lake with The Department of Conservation.
"It's not actually a treaty settlement that's been signed today but it's a very important resolution of a long standing grievance that has gone back some time," says Finlayson.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/aorangi-trust-receive-3-million-historical-grievances