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Deed of Settlement - Te Uri o Hau The Te Uri o Hau Deed of Settlement is made up of a package that includes; Crown acknowledgements of breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles (based on an agreed historical account) and a Crown Apology to Te Uri o Hau Cultural Redress Commercial Redress Only Crown assets are involved in the redress offered to Te Uri o Hau, except for a .5ha site (the location of Whakahuranga Pa) to be purchased from a private owner on a willing seller/willing buyer basis that will be transferred to Te Uri o Hau. The benefits of the settlement will be available to all members of Te Uri o Hau wherever they may live. Crown Apology The Crown unreservedly apologises and profoundly regrets that its actions, in failing to preserve sufficient lands for Te Uri o Hau, have had pervasive and enduring consequences, resulting in Te Uri o Hau losing control over the majority of their lands.   PREVIOUS | CONTENTS | NEXT

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