Hohou i te Rongo
Learn about the reconciliation journey between Ngāti Apakura and the Crown.
Te Tukanga mō Hohou i te Rongo Process and Framework for Reconciliation
This proposed framework outlines a pathway towards reconciliation between Ngāti Apakura and the Crown, recognising the enduring impacts of the Pāhuatanga.
Restitution: The Crown acknowledges and apologises for the harm caused to Ngāti Apakura as a result of the Pāhuatanga, noting that the Anglican Church has purchased the whenua to support the reconnection of Apakura to Rangiaowhia.
Restoration: The Crown recognises the extent of the intergenerational impact of the Pāhuatanga on Apakura and Hinetū descendants — including disconnection from whenua, loss of taonga, degradation of ecosystems, diminished productive capacity, and erosion of Apakura's mana motuhake.
Reconciliation: The Crown acknowledges the importance of restoring relationships with Apakura and other iwi affected by the Pāhuatanga, and commits to building trust and working towards shared objectives for a prosperous and peaceful future.
Rārangi Wā
2014 - Apakura Ruunanga Trust Established
Apakura Ruunanga Trust is established in August 2014, dedicated to advancing the collective interests of Ngāti Apakura.
2018 - Te Waha ā Tuarā established
Te Waha ā Tuāra is a komiti of Ngāti Apakura descendants committed to advancing reconciliation.
2019 - Te Waha ā Tuarā Engage with Crown
Te Waha ā Tuāra engage with Crown to discuss reconciliation.
2020 - Ministers visit to Rangiaowhia
Minister Little visits Rangiaowhia. Crown commitment to developing reconciliation package.
2021 - Phase 1 - Reconcilitation
Research and engagement with iwi members commences.
2023 - Reconcilitation Mandate
Apakura Ruunanga Trust is mandated for Hōhou te Rongo – Reconcilitation.
2024 - Accepted by the Crown
Minister Goldsmith accepts the mandate of the Trust to move to the negotiation phase.
Sep 2024 - Sep 2025
Iwi Engagement & Reconcilitation Package Scoping.
Oct 2025 - current
Development of Reconciliation Package
To come
Parties agree on package, including historical account and Crown Apology.
Ngāti Apakura & Crown sign an agreement.
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