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The Terms of Negotiation (TON) state how Kōmiti Nui and the Crown will negotiate, consult and engage with each other regarding the settlement process for Ngāti Whakaue. On 11 December 2013, representatives of Kōmiti Nui (supported by legal counsel) met with Honourable Chris Finlayson, Minister of Treaty Settlements and his officials to discuss the Crown process and time frame regarding the Terms of Negotiation. Since December 2013, Kōmiti Nui and the Office of Treaty Settlements have met regularly to progress the Terms of Negotiation. Kōmiti Nui intends to have this signed with the Crown by April 2014. Once signed, Kōmiti Nui and the Crown can start negotiations regarding the settlement of Ngāti Whakaue historical claims. Next Steps Kōmiti Nui are

Te Komiti Nui have almost reached their three year anniversary and are set for the final of three Ngati Whakaue Registered Voting Hui which will see the election of ten Trustees. These representatives will provide governance and direction to see the settlement of all existing historical claims of Ngati Whakaue with the Crown. The provisional and unofficial results have been announced by the Returning Officer at the two most recent Ngati Whakaue Registered Voting hui held recently at Whakaue Marae on 8 July and at Te Papaiouru Marae on 15 July. They are as follows: Anaru Te Amo Kingi Biddle Hokimatomai Kahukiwa Hamuera Mitchell Te Kiri Mitchell Larissa Wharepōuri Paora John Tohi Te Ururangi Tapsell Pauline Moana Tangohau One final hui

Claimant Hui – Te Komiti Nui o Ngāti Whakaue (Komiti Nui) have just completed a series of hui with claimants to align the outcomes for the comprehensive settlement of Ngāti Whakaue. The claimants were given an opportunity to discuss their aspirations for their claims and what they are seeking in terms of redress options. Mana Whenua – A decision has not as yet been made for the Mana Whenua process going forward. Iwi representatives have been meeting regularly in an effort to decide on a process. Komiti Nui will be meeting with Ngāti Manawa to discuss Mana Whenua issues. Meeting with the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations  – Komiti Nui trustees met with the Minister in April 2012 to

Komiti Nui have almost reached their three year anniversary and will be conducting a series of Ngati Whakaue Registered Voting Hui for election of ten trustees. The dates are as follows: DATE VENUE TIME Sunday 08 July 2012 Whakaue Marae, MaketuOne (1) representative for Maketu and the sea and coastal interests of Ngati Whakaue. 10.00am with morning tea at 11.00am Sunday 15 July 2012 Te Papaiouru Marae, OhinemutuSix (6) representatives of the Koromatua Hapu and the central interests of Ngati Whakaue;One (1) representative for Horohoro and the western and south western interests of Ngati Whakaue. 12.00pm with lunch at 1.30pm Sunday 22 July 2012 Hurungaterangi Marae, Hona Rd, NgapunaTwo (2) representatives for Ngapuna and the eastern and south eastern interests