7. TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki) Link to this
to the Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
What interactions, if any, has he or his department had with Ngā Kaihautū o Te Arawa regarding the status of Ngāti Rangiteaorere, subsequent to the initialling of the Te Arawa deed of settlement at Parliament on 8 August 2006?
Hon MITA RIRINUI (Associate Minister in charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations) Link to this
None.
Te Ururoa Flavell Link to this
Is the Minister aware that in the last 16 days Ngāti Rangiteaorere have withdrawn from Ngā Kaihautū o Te Arawa; and can he explain whether those associated with Ngā Kaihautū o Te Arawa will still receive the $36 million, which was inclusive of Ngāti Rangiteaorere, or will the allocation be reduced accordingly; if so, by what amount?
Any withdrawal of Rangiteaorere’s membership, in terms of its registered affiliates, is really an issue between Rangiteaorere and the Ngā Kaihautū o Te Arawa Executive Council. As for modification of the entire claim, that has been done in terms of an area known as Rangitoto maunga. It is acknowledged that Rangiteaorere do have interests in that maunga, and therefore the modification has taken place.
Te Ururoa Flavell Link to this
How will the Minister ensure that those members of Ngāti Rangiteaorere who declared Ngāti Rangiteaorere as their iwi, and who have now withdrawn from Ngā Kaihautū o Te Arawa, will not participate in voting, particularly in ratification votes for other tribes of Ngā Kaihautū o Te Arawa?