Historical claims settlement takes effect
The Act records the Crown’s apology and gives effect to parts of Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui’s historical claims settlement.
Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Act 2026 · Starts 12 Sep 2026
What's changing
- The Act records the Crown’s acknowledgements and apology to Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui.
- The Act gives effect to parts of He Rau Tukutuku settling Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui’s historical claims.
Who's affected
Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui and the Crown are affected by the settlement.
When
The Act takes effect on 12 September 2026.
Background
The Act was made to record the Crown’s acknowledgements and apology and to put parts of He Rau Tukutuku into effect to settle historical claims.