At Kōpinga Marae on Rēkohu (Chatham Islands), Moriori and the Crown signed a deed addressing historical Treaty claims. It includes an agreed historical account, a Crown apology, financial and cultural redress, and recognition of Moriori relationships with places and taonga. The deed reflects Moriori agency and the community's long pursuit of recognition. The settlement later required legislation; the distinction between signing and statutory implementation is important when tracking what was promised and when legal rights changed.
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Where was the Moriori settlement deed signed?
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The 2020 deed was signed at Kōpinga Marae on Rēkohu, the Chatham Islands.