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TE TAPAIRU MARAE BY-ELECTION 2023 Call for nominations is now open! Click below to view. See More DEED OF TRUST CHANGES Results are in! Click below to view. Let's Go! QGIS MAPPING Limited slots available! Click below to see more. Let's Go! Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust PIKI MAI KAKE MAI KO WAI MĀTAU? ABOUT US Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust is the Post Settlement Governance Entity for Heretaunga Tamatea established to receive the redress negotiated by He Toa Takitini in settlement of the historical Treaty grievances of Heretaunga Tamatea against the Crown. MORE > TE KURA NUI VISION Rei Kura rei ora te mauri e Tino Rangatiratanga over our whenua and our waters for our people STRATEGY DOCUMENT > "Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari taku toa, he toa takitini" My strength is not that of an individual but that of the collective Annual Report 2022 Te Pātaka Update My Details QUICK LINKS Piki Mai Mō Mātau Journey to Settlement Ngā Marae Ngā Pou Pou Tahua Pou Kitea Rēhita Mai Ngā Mahi By-Elections 2023 Deed of Trust Changes 2023 Elections 2023 Wairatahi Digital Archives Te Pātaka Settlement Bill Readings Whare Kōrero Gallery Other Resources Pānui Whakapā Mai / Contact Us Copyright © 2021 Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust, All Rights Reserved CONTACT US PHONE 0800 (TAKITINI) 0800 825484 06 876 6506 EMAIL office@heretaungatamatea.iwi.nz ADDRESS 1st Floor, BNZ Building 117 Heretaunga Street W, Hastings POST PO Box 2192, Stortford Lodge, Hastings 4156 CONNECT WITH US @HeretaungaTamatea @HeretaungaTamatea

Te Tautoko ā-Pūtea SPONSORSHIP READ MORE > “Iti rearea teitei kahikatea ka taea” “The rearea (bellbird) is one of the smallest birds in the forest yet it can ascend to the great heights of the Kahikatea tree” Anchor 1 Te Kaupapa Here SPONSORSHIP POLICY Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Te Pūtake (Rationale) Cultural and representative sporting pursuits focussed towards personal, whānau, hapū and iwi development. Te Whāinga (The purpose) To build cultural excellence and physical wellbeing. Te Pukatono (The application) Applies to events promoting culture and representative sports associated with the members of Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust or promoting Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust in a national or international forum. The applicants must agree and adhere to the criteria for sponsorship and accept decisions made with no right of appeal. Applicants can only receive once per financial year (1 April – 30 March of any year). Ngā Paearu (Criteria) Applicants must - Be of Heretaunga Tamatea descent and a registered member of Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust; Apply by completing the official ‘Sponsorship Application Form’ and submit it to the Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust office at least six (6) weeks prior to the event; Be holding a significant Heretaunga Tamatea event in our rohe for the people of Heretaunga Tamatea; or Be selected to compete as an individual/group or team in a National or International event recognised by the cultural or sporting body of that event. Applicants must agree and adhere to the criteria for sponsorship and accept decisions made with no right of appeal. Tukuna mai tō tono (Submit Application) Please send you application via email to office@heretaungatamatea.iwi.nz Apply Online Now Rēhita mai > Download Application Tiki ake >

Wairatahi Project - Flaxmere HTST is pleased to be advancing its “Wairatahi Project” at 238 Stock Road and 49A Dundee Drive, Flaxmere, Hastings. The Wairatahi Project is a long-planned housing development extension at the southern end of Flaxmere. It is an opportunity for HTST to meet the needs of its people and the wider community for more diverse and affordable housing, while upholding HTST’s environmental and cultural values. Fast Track Consent Process and subsequent Plan Change: Recognising the Project’s potential to provide significant employment (primarily in construction) and housing, the New Zealand Government has put the Wairatahi Project into the “fast-track consenting” process under the Covid recovery legislation. HTST is also advancing a plan change that will introduce an extended Flaxmere Residential Zone (with some modifications) onto the Wairatahi site, to ensure the integrity of the District Plan remains once its resource consent is granted. The Details: Wairatahi will offer a range of housing options, including townhouses, detached dwellings, multi-generational homes, and standalone houses. A small neighbourhood centre, community gardens, playground, and central park connected to open space separating the development from the State Highway and a walkway network, including along the Irongate Stream, will also be provided, enhancing public amenity and connectivity. HTST is committed to environmental stewardship, including the restoration and protection of the Irongate Stream. We strive for a sustainable future. Join us in shaping Flaxmere's future! HTST hosted an information evening at the Te Aranaga Marae, Flaxmere on the 13th June 2023. This was well attended by the community who provided valuable comments and feedback on the proposal. If you missed this event and would still like to provide your comments, the presentation slides and frequently asked questions are below. To provide feedback, please email: wairatahi@heretaungatamatea.iwi.nz Documents Structure Plan A document showing the structure plan for the Wairatahi Project View Master Plan A document showing the Master plan for the Wairatahi Project View Wairatahi Presentation Our presentation from our information evening. View Frequently Asked Questions Some of the questions we are often asked. View

TE TAPAIRU MARAE BY-ELECTION 2023 Due to casual vacancies opening, nominations are hereby invited for Trustee positions to the Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust (HTST) for the following Marae: Te Tapairu Pā Marae Candidate Nominations open from Monday 11th September 2023 and close from 1.00pm Friday 29th September 2023. If you are wishing to participate in this By-Election, but are registered with another Marae-Electorate. Please contact us on 06 876-6506 BEFORE Monday 11th September 2023 to arrange switching your Marae-Electorate. For those wishing to stand for nomination, please print and complete the 'Election Documentation' below. ​ Upon completion, you may either: ​ Scan and send to returningofficer@heretaungatamatea.iwi.nz ​ OR ​ Send via post to PO Box 2192, Hastings 4156. Documents Notice of Te Tapairu Marae Our notice for Te Tapairu Marae regarding the Elections. Open Deed of Trust If you require more information regarding our Trusts process. Open Election Documentation Contains: Nomination Form, Candidate Profile & Election Guidelines Open

Pou Kitea "Heretaunga Tamatea, hei tiripou mō ngā uri" Supporting our mokopuna in every way necessary. READ MORE > Anchor 1 Constitutional Review Very early in the negotiation the whanau whānui of Heretaunga Tamatea were not happy with the framework proposed for the post-settlement governance entity. Although clearly aware that its prescriptive nature was a Crown requirement, Heretaunga Tamatea sought an undertaking that the framework would be revisited once the negotiations were completed and the redress received. Clause 24 of the Trust Deed made provision for an evaluation to be undertaken within two years of the settlement date, that is by 20 August 2020. Evaluation Working Group The Constitutional Evaluation Working Group (the Team) commenced its work by hosting a series of Whare Kōrero hui where the Team would hear submissions in relation to the constitutional framework for the Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust (HTST). Specifically the objective was to co-design a tino rangatiratanga-based framework that would recognise the cultural and collective ways of Heretaunga Tamatea. Individuals were also encouraged to make submissions, along with marae, whanau and HTST trustees and staff. TRUST DEED > DISCUSSION DOCUMENT > CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW REPORT > FLYER > PAMPHLET > PUBLIC NOTICE > Emerging Issues Emerging issues of the constitutional review were: Voters should be able to vote for all Marae representatives where the voter could show their connection to the marae through whakapapa; One single election every three years is preferred, now that the Trust has had time to settle in to post-settlement governance; The size of the HTST Board (currently 23) should remain until collective of Marae advise of their preferred groupings should this be different; HTST should adopt a new name to show unity; Other marae should be able to join HTST and be represented; Partnership arrangements should be developed with other entities that serve the Heretaunga Tamatea whanau; A separate entity should be explored that provides for commercial development but ensures sufficient direction from the mandated trustees; Explore a charitable entity that will support and reduce HTST’s tax exposure. Constitutional Review Next Steps The Evaluation Working Group proposed next steps for the Constitutional Review in the Constitutional Review Report released to members in February 2021. Members will be updated about the Constitutional Review at the AGM on 25 September 2021. Kia mau tonu mai – watch this space.

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Heretaunga Tamatea Claims Settlement Bill Readings First Reading Speeches Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Meka Whaitiri 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Nuk Korako 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Rino Tirikatene 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Catherine Delahunty 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Pita Paraone 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Marama Fox 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Peeni Henare, Lindsay Tisch 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Second Reading Speeches Gerry Brownlee, Chris Hipkins, Hon Andrew Little 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Dr. Shane Reti 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Rino Tirikatene 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Denise Lee 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Jenny Marcroft 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Chris Bishop 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Jan Logie 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Lawrence Yule 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Nanaia Mahuta 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Chris Penk 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Willie Jackson 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Harete Hipango 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Meka Whaitiri 5/02/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Third Reading Speeches Hon Andrew Little 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Rino Tirikatene 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Alfred Ngaro 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Jenny Marcroft 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Alastair Scott 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Marama Davidson 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Peeni Henare 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Tim van de Molen 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Simeon Brown 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Willie Jackson 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Ian McKelvie 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Meka Whaitiri 21/06/18 VIEW VIDEO > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT > Hon Christopher Finlayson 16/08/17 VIEW VIDEO > VIEW TRANSCRIPT >

Gallery 1/23 Strategic Planning Engagement Hui Heretaunga Tamatea 1/25 Māori Affairs Select Committee Hearing Havelock North 2018 Zhane Whelan and Pita Sharples 1/21 Heretaunga Tamatea Claims Settlement Bill 3rd and Final Reading Parliament Building, Pōneke 1/24 The Deed of Settlement Signing Te Aute College 2015

ELECTIONS 2023 Congratulations to the following members who were duly elected Trustees for Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust: Houngarea Marae: Elizabeth Munroe Kahurānaki Marae: Teiti Hapuku Kairākau Marae: Tua kana August ​ Korongatā Marae : Laura Kele​ Mangaroa Marae: Cordry Huata Matahiwi Marae: Papara Carroll Mataweka Marae: Jenny Nelson-Smith Mihiroa Marae: Gilvrey Mohi Omahu Marae: Renata Hakiwai Pourērere Marae: Robin Hape Pukehou Marae: Elizabeth Graham Rākautātahi Marae: ​ Brian Morris Ruahāpia Marae: Pōhatu Paku Rūnanga Marae: Noel Berney Rongomaraeroa Marae Ahuriri Houkamau ​ Tapairu Marae: Waireamana Kara Taraia Marae: Kane Koko Te Awhina Marae:​ Nathan Hanara​ Te Rongo ā Tahu Marae: Huria Heperi ​ Te Whatuiāpiti Marae: Erin Sandilands Waimārama Marae: Horiana Williams​ Waipatu Marae: Ngahiwi Tomoana Documents Result of Nominations Our advertisement regarding the Result from Nominations. Open Result of Elections Our advertisement regarding the Result of Elections. Open Notice of Te Awhina Marae Our notice for Te Awhina Marae regarding the Elections. Open Result of Te Awhina Marae Our notice for Te Awhina Marae's Elections Results. Open Deed of Trust If you require more information regarding our Trusts process. Open

Pou Tahua ECONOMIC "Te tapuae o Rongokako – tapuae nui, tapuae roa" Seeding our footprint into the future, like that of Rongokako – far reaching and broad. READ MORE > Investment Committee Members Renata Hakiwai Chairman – HTST Trustee Keri Ropiha HTST Trustee Kane Koko HTST Trustee Justin Kean Independent – Property Manager Daniel Musset Independent - Investment Advisor Ben Nettleton Independent - Lawyer Anchor 1 Investment Committee Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust established its Investment Committee in October 2020. There are three Trustees from HTST on the committee. These are Chairman Renata Hakiwai, representative for Omahu Marae, Kane Koko, representative for Taraia Marae, and Keri Ropiha, representative for coastal marae, Rongomaraeroa. ​ Three highly experienced independents are also on the committee. These are Daniel Musset - Investment Advisor, Ben Nettleton – Lawyer, and Justin Kean - Property Manager. The Investment Committee is responsible for growing the putea and leading the associated developments, including managing investments, appointing fund managers and more direct investment, including the development of the property portfolio. The first task of the Investment Committee was to put in place the Investment framework that includes the Investment Strategy and the Statement of Investment Policy and Objectives. INVESTMENT STRATEGY > SIPO > Investment Strategy Property Portfolio The first major investment made by Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust was the purchase of 22 hectares at 238 Stock Road, Bridge Pa on the 28th of February 2020. The attraction of this land is its location at the eastern fringe of Flaxmere and neighbouring property at 49a Dundee Drive, Flaxmere. It also presents an opportunity to develop a housing stronghold in collaboration with the Hastings District Council, Kainga Ora and other housing providers that will bring affordable and warm houses to the people of Heretaunga Tamatea. ​ The property portfolio grew on 3 June 2021 with the purchase of six properties from the Deferred Purchase programme. This programme provided HTST with an 18 month timeframe from the settlement date to indicate its interest in purchasing certain listed properties. Six properties were purchased through this programme: 21 Boston Crescent, Flaxmere, Hastings 14 Mangarau Crescent, Havelock North Pukeora Block, Waipukurau 204 Southampton Road, Hastings 49A Dundee Drive, Flaxmere, Hastings 78 Stock Road, Flaxmere, Hastings Current Investments April 2020 - March 2021 Financial Year

DEED OF TRUST CHANGES 2023 From 2020 to 2022, HTST completed a two-phase constitutional evaluation of their Deed of Trust. The Trustees considered and accepted the majority of the recommendations from this process. Three significant changes and a number of minor changes were proposed. ​ Pursuant to Clause 7.4 , Fourth Schedule of our Deed of Trust. Notice is hereby given that the results of the Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust, Deed of Trust Special Resolution Poll. Held between Wednesday 17 May 2023, and 12 noon on Wednesday 14 June 2023 as follows: Vote Type Vote Percentage % Yes 86.38% No 13.62% Therefore, the special resolution has been passed . Please refer below for further information/documentation. Amendments These are the main changes in which we are trying to implement within our new Deed of Trust: A Change of Name A change of name was recommended to better describe the Trust and the whānau we represent. Multiple Electorates Most Trust members whakapapa to multiple Marae, therefore they will now be eligible to register and vote for all maras they whakapapa to. This will be implemented by 2026 at the completion of re-registering all of our Trust-Membership. Tri-Annual Trustee Elections Shifting to a single set of Trustee elections once every three years. This will be implemented for the commencement of the 2023 Elections process. Minor Amendments Other minor amendments can be viewed in the 'Trust Deed Changes Narrative Booklet' available below. Documents Current Deed of Trust Our current Deed of Trust. Read More Proposed Deed of Trust The updated Deed of Trust we wish to use moving forward. Read More Trust Deed Changes Narrative Booklet Our notice regarding Deed of Trust changes. Read More Change of Name Waipatu Marae's explanation of the proposed name. Read More Info Pop-Ups Our flyer regarding our upcoming information pop-ups! Read More Notice of Changes Our notice regarding Deed of Trust changes. Read More Notice of Results Our notice regarding Deed of Trust Changes results. Read More Deed of Trust Results As provided from Election services Read More

Journey to Settlement LEARN MORE > On 31 October 2003, following a series of 16 hui between 16 June 2003 and 31 October 2003 (culminating in a hui-ā-iwi at Kahurānaki Marae), the overwhelming majority of Waitangi Tribunal claimants in the Tribunal's Southern Hawke’s Bay Inquiry District (subsequently renamed Heretaunga Tamatea Inquiry District – “HTID”) resolved to work together to progress and settle their respective claims. The claimants also resolved to file a comprehensive statement of claim, encompassing the then 31 registered Waitangi Tribunal claims, in the Tribunal. Anchor 1 He Toa Takitini The Waitangi Tribunal claimants proposed that a Taumata based on hapū (represented by marae) be established and to also including three other non-marae based claimant groups. The Kahurānaki hui-ā-iwi established a Working Group and a Communications Committee to develop a framework for advancing the claims and to ensure regular reporting back to the claimants. The Working Group held a number of workshops with claimants and proposed that a claimant Taumata be established based on representation in terms of marae and claimant groups with a total of 31 groups. A year later, on 28 August 2004, at a hui-ā-iwi at Pukehou Marae, this structure was ratified and the decision was made to call the Taumata, He Toa Takitini (Our Strength is in Unity). In February 2005, following the election of representatives on to He Toa Takitini, its inaugural meeting was held. During 2006 and 2007, the Heretaunga Tamatea claimants considered issues relating to the progression of their claims through the Waitangi Tribunal (followed by negotiations) or direct negotiations with the Crown. ​ Following a series of information hui, on 24 March 2007 at a hui-ā-iwi at Omahu Marae, the Taumata and the Heretaunga Tamatea claimants voted to proceed straight to direct negotiations with the Crown rather than progress these claims through the Waitangi Tribunal. Subsequently He Toa Takitini developed a mandate strategy to mandate a Heretaunga Tamatea Representative Body. On 3 May 2008, Heretaunga Tamatea ratified the Heretaunga Tamatea Claims Mandate Strategy, along with an amended comprehensive statement of claim, at a hui-ā-iwi held at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga and it was approved by the Office of Treaty Settlements on 24 April 2009. Taumata elections for Mandated Marae Representatives were subsequently held in June 2009 and Taumata membership was confirmed in July and August that year. On 31 August 2009, at its inaugural meeting, the Heretaunga Tamatea representative entity resolved to adopt the name ‘He Toa Takitini’. 1/11 Negotiations Heretaunga Tamatea mandated He Toa Takitini to negotiate a deed of settlement with the Crown, by undertaking consultations and meetings amongst claimant groups, on 25 August 2010. The Crown conditionally recognised the mandate of He Toa Takitini on 15 October 2010 and, following further mandating hui for members of Heretaunga Tamatea living outside the Heretaunga Tamatea area of interest, the Crown unconditionally recognised this mandate on 4 February 2011. The mandated negotiators and the Crown – by terms of negotiation dated 19 December 2011, agreed the scope, objectives, and general procedures for the negotiations; and by agreement dated 11 June 2014, agreed, in principle, that Heretaunga Tamatea and the Crown were willing to enter into a deed of settlement on the basis set out in the agreement; and since the agreement in principle, have – (a) in good faith, conducted extensive negotiations; and (b) negotiated and initialled a deed of settlement. Te Whare Kōrero The mandated negotiators and the Crown agreed to provide the claimant community the opportunity to present their respective grievances to the Crown on 5–8 June 2013. He Toa Takitini and the Crown jointly facilitated Te Whare Kōrero , presided over by the Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand and the Chief Crown Negotiator. He kōrero i puta rā i a Tā Tīmoti Kāretu ki te Whare Kōrero i te 6 o Hune 2013: ​ Kāore pea i tua atu i tā te ruri kohara, whakaaroharoha nei a Ignazio Battista, tangata o roto mai o Hihiri, arā o Sicily, i whānau nei i te tau 1899, i a ia i kī rā, “Inā herea te tangata ki te mekameka, Tangohia rānei ko ōnā kākahu, Whakapurua rānei ko tōna wāha Ka herehere kore, ka noho wātea tonu ia Tangohia atu tana mahi, tana uruwhenua, Te tēpu e kai ai ia, te moenga rānei e moe ai ia E tangata whai rawa tonu ana Ka rawa kore, ka pōhara te tangata Ā te wā e tangohia atu ai te reo i ōhākītia mai ai e ōna tīpuna ki a ia Hai reira kua iho ngaro mō ake tonu atu” There is probably no more moving a poem dedicated to the loss of language than this one written by Ignazio Battista, a Sicilian poet born in 1899, who said, “Put a people in chains Strip them, plug up their mouths They are still free. Take away their job, their passport The table they eat on, the bed they sleep in They are still rich. A people become poor and enslaved When they are robbed of the language Left them by their ancestors They are lost forever.” ​ Te Whare Kōrero was recorded and is available for viewing here. Deed of Settlement Heretaunga Tamatea, between 19 December 2014 and 5 February 2015, ratified by a majority of 94%, the governance entity Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust to receive the redress for historical claims. On 10 March 2015, the Crown recognised that the ratification results demonstrated sufficient support from Heretaunga Tamatea for the governance entity. Heretaunga Tamatea then, by a majority of 96%, ratified the Deed of Settlement and approved its signing on their behalf by He Toa Takitini and the mandated negotiators. By resolution of the Trustees on 1 September 2015, Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust approved entering into, and complying with, the Deed of Settlement. 1/9