Waikato-Tainui and Crown sign a Deed of Settlement

Friday, 22 August 2008, 4:18 pm
Press Release: Waikato Raupatu Trustee Company

Waikato-Tainui and the Crown sign a Deed of Settlement for the Waikato River

Waikato-Tainui and the Crown have reached settlement for historical claims over the Waikato River. Co-negotiators Lady Raiha Mahuta and Tukoroirangi Morgan say the overarching purpose of the settlement, is to restore and protect the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations.

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