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Historic Land Restoration: Te Here-ā-Nuku Bill Returns 3000 Hectares to Original Owners

1 week ago | 148 views

The Te Here-ā-Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill has passed its third reading, restoring approximately 3000 hectares of land in the top of the South Island to its rightful Māori owners after being held by the Crown as trustee for over 180 years. Arrangements have been made to allow the Crown to lease back some land for conservation and public use, ensuring continued access to key sites like the Abel Tasman Great Walk and public reserves. Following Royal Assent, legal title will transfer from the Crown to the Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, marking the resolution of a long-standing historical grievance.

Tags: Nelson Tenths Chris Bishop Tama Potaka Stafford Crown Abel Tasman Great Walk Tōtaranui Kaiteretere

Te Here ā Nuku Bill Returns 3000 Hectares of Land to Original Owners in NZ

2 months ago | 432 views

The Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill is being introduced to Parliament to return approximately 3,000 hectares of land in the South Island to its rightful owners, resolving a historic trust law issue dating back to the 1840s. The Bill enables the legal transfer of land held by the Crown in trust to the Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, while allowing the Crown to lease back some land for public use, including key conservation areas. This resolution, distinct from Treaty settlements, addresses a private law matter and corrects a longstanding injustice over land ownership.

Tags: Te Here ā Nuku Nelson Tenths Chris Bishop Tama Potaka Crown Department of Conservation Abel Tasman Great Walk Kaiteretere Treaty of Waitangi