Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag New Zealand apologized and settled with Ngāti Pāoa for historic Treaty breaches, offering $23.5M and land returns.

flag The New Zealand Crown has formally apologized to Ngāti Pāoa iwi for historical breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi, including the 1863 Waikato invasion, land confiscations, and colonial land policies that left the iwi nearly landless. flag The settlement, finalized after 14 years of negotiations, includes $23.5 million in redress, return of 12 cultural sites, and rights to purchase seven commercial properties. flag The agreement, passed in Parliament, marks a significant step in healing relations and supporting Ngāti Pāoa’s future, though full implementation depends on ongoing legislation.

7 Articles