Wai 1413
Date of SOC: 01 May 07
Date received: 07 May 07
Claimant: Violet Sade and Pereri Mahanga
Representing: The Descendants of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā, Ngāti Takapari.
Concerning: The claim make several allegations against the Crown, including:
That the Crown actively facilitated, permitted or failed to prevent the permanent alienation of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Taka Lands. The claimants particularly specify that the sale of Ngunguru sandspit as land with which the claim is concerned;
That the Crown failed to set aside sufficient reserves for Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Takapari use, and did not place adequate restrictions on the alienation of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Taka lands and resources;
That the Crown, through Native Land Court legislation and other related Acts, facilitated the fragmentation and further alienation of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Takapari land and resources and;
That in delegating powers and functions to local government bodies, the Crown failed to ensure that the process of such delegations was consistent with the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The claimants allege that the Crown’s actions were contrary to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, and have prejudicially affected the descendants of Te Waiariki, Ngāti Kororā and Ngāti Takapari.
Status: Consolidated