Coming Together as Kurahaupo Who are the Claimants ? What are the Grievances ? The Settlement Process ....................................................................................................................................................................... Steps in the Settlement Process 1. Preparing Claims for Negotiation Individual Ngati Apa, Ngati Kuia and Rangitane hearings at Waitangi Tribunal Formation of Kurahaupo Ministerial Approval of Kurahaupo as large natural grouping for Treaty settlement negotiations Kurahaupo Information Hui to explain the Mandating Process Mandating Hui held throughout New Zealand to gain mandate from members for Kurahaupo to negotiate the Treaty of Waitangi settlement on behalf of Ngati Apa, Ngati Kuia and Rangitane Upon obtaining a mandate for Kurahaupo, the Office of Treaty Settlement assesses and advises Ministers whether to recognise it. When a deed of mandate is recognised, negotiations can commence: 2. Pre-negotiations Stage The Crown's contribution towards costs of mandating and negotiations, and Terms of Negotiation is determined prior to commencing negotiation 3. Negotiations Stage  - THIS IS WHERE WE ARE NOW Negotiations between Crown and mandated representatives Agreement in Principle (which outlines the redress in the proposed settlement package) reached and publicised Draft Deed of Settlement initialled by Crown and mandated representatives 4. Ratification and Implementation Mandated representatives seek approval of the Deed of Settlement from member through postal ballot & Hui If ratified Crown and claimants sign final Deed of Settlement Ratification and establishment of a governance entity for holding and managing the settlement assets Settlement legislation and implementation Development of Kurahaupo Membership Roll

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