The Claim Area

Submitted by james on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:45

5.0 The Claim Area

Tapuika rohe attained through customary practice is traditionally described as
Te Takapu o Tapuika (the belly of Tapuika) extending from Wairakei stream at Papamoa in a direct line west to Opoutihi turning south in a direct line to Taherekahakaha to Pueto stream to Hiapo turning east to the coastline following the Pokopoko to the Kaikokopu and to its outlet at Waihi then returning to Wairakei.

5.1 Traditional Claim Area – (Refer Map 1)

The traditional area of Tapuika as claimed by the tupuna Tia for his son Tapuika is encompassed in the following taumau

Mai i nga pae maunga
Ki te toropuke e tu kau mai ra
Ki te awa e rere mai ana
Waiho te whenua
Ko te Takapu o taku tamaiti
Ko Tapuika

5.2 Approach to Overlapping Claimant Interests

Within the claim area Tapuika have identified the following possible claimants who may have overlapping customary interests:

Ngai Tamarawaho
Nga Potiki
Ngati Pukenga
Waitaha
Ngati Whakaue ki te tai moana
Ngati Whakahemo
Ngati Makino

Iwi that have already settled their claims and which may have an interest include Te Pumautanga o Te Arawa and Te Arawa Lakes Trust. In addition we have shared interests with Ngāti Rangiwewehi, with whom were are in joint negotiations.

Tapuika’s approach will be to meet with the claimants listed above to confirm whether an overlapping interest exists and then to find a pathway forward. Overlapping claimant interests will be resolved prior to any Deed of Settlement being signed with the Crown.