EXPLANATORY NOTEOctober 5th, 2015
FiledOctober 5th, 2015THIS Bill implements an agreement reached by the Crown and representatives of the Taou, Ngaoho, and Te Uringutu hapu of Ngati Whatua in respect of certain portions of the Orakei Block (sometimes referred to as Bastion Point). The Bill provides for the establishment of a Maori Trust Board to represent the 3 hapu, and certain land is vested in the Board for housing, for cemetery purposes, and for open space. Other land, already vested in the Crown, is set aside for housing, and reserves of various kinds. Provision is also made for the payment of $200,000 to the Crown by the Board.