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Ngati Whare sign Treaty of Waitangi settlement
Wednesday, 09 December 2009, Whakatane Beacon
THE Crown and Ngati Whare signed a deed of settlement for the iwi’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims yesterday.Ngati Whare’s rohe encompasses Te Whaiti, Minginui and the Whirinaki Conservation Park.
“Ngati Whare has achieved a unique co-governance agreement that focuses on the Whirinaki Forest Park, bringing ecological and economic benefits to both iwi and all New Zealanders who will continue to enjoy this exceptional part of the country,” Treaty negotiations minister Chris Finlayson said.
Mr Finlayson said the forest park was integral to Ngati Whare’s cultural identity and well being. The settlement provides for a joint Ngati Whare-Crown project to regenerate up to 640 hectares of licensed Whirinaki Crown Forestry land adjacent to the Whirinaki Conservation Park back to indigenous forest for all New Zealanders to enjoy.