Whanganui Iwi and the Crown signed Ruruku Whakatupua, settling historical Treaty claims connected to the river. Redress included NZ$80 million plus NZ$1 million for implementation, cultural...
Royal assent to the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act translated the 2014 deed into legislation. It recognizes Te Awa Tupua as a legal person and establishes Te Pou Tupua, whose two...