Legislation introduced to settle treaty claim

Legislation introduced to settle treaty claim

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2003

Legislation was introduced in New Zealand to settle claims over the Treaty of Waitangi.

The bill includes a formal apology to the Ngati Tama Tribe for breaching the treaty. It includes a $14.5 million payment.

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$14.5 million bid to settle Treaty claim (Stuff 5/14)

Relevant Links:
Ngati Tama - http://www.ngatitama.iwi.nz
Treaty of Waitangi - http://www.archives.govt.nz/holdings/treaty_frame.html
Waitangi Tribunal - http://www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz
Treaty of Waitangi Links - http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Links/treaty.htm

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