Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Strengthening partnership with Ngāti Maniapoto

Minister for Māori Development, Tama Potaka says the Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the aspirations of Ngāti Maniapoto.

“My thanks to Te Nehenehenui Trust – Ngāti Maniapoto for bringing their important kōrero to a ministerial forum held at Parliament today,” said Mr Potaka.

“Our kōrero focused on the Waiwaiā Accord, which provides a framework for the post-settlement relationship between Te Nehenehenui Trust and the Crown, and what our future relationship might look like.”

“Developing an enhanced and effective mahitahi (working together) between Te Nehenehenui Trust and relevant Crown agencies can hold great potential for supporting the aspirations of Ngāti Maniapoto.”

The Minister said today’s meeting with Te Nehenehenui Trust was an opportunity to come together as leaders of iwi and government to seek opportunities, align priorities, and strengthen the Iwi-Crown relationship.

“I am looking forward to working with my Ministerial colleagues and officials to expand on the topics discussed at the forum, and to identify how we can collaboratively contribute meaningfully to the aspirations of Te Nehenehenui Trust – Ngāti Maniapoto.”

“The government is committed to delivering on Treaty commitments to Iwi and hapū.

“Sustaining strong partnerships with Iwi and hapū is essential to the prosperity of all New Zealanders.”

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