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Ngati Paoa Secures $23.5 Million Treaty Settlement After 14 Years

11/6/2025

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Ngati Paoa has finalized a Treaty settlement with the Crown after 14 years of negotiations.
The settlement provides $23.5 million in redress and 12 culturally significant sites.
Minister Paul Goldsmith acknowledged past Crown actions, including raupatu, which left Ngati Paoa landless.
The all-women trustee board of Ngati Paoa received recognition.
Legislation has passed to enable Ngati Paoa leaders to develop strategies for future generations and face challenges.

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Story summary

Ngati Paoa has finalized a Treaty settlement with the Crown after 14 years of negotiations.
The settlement provides $23.5 million in redress and 12 culturally significant sites.
Minister Paul Goldsmith acknowledged past Crown actions, including raupatu, which left Ngati Paoa landless.
The all-women trustee board of Ngati Paoa received recognition.
Legislation has passed to enable Ngati Paoa leaders to develop strategies for future generations and face challenges.