The claim for the Waikato River was filed in the Waitangi Tribunal in 1987 as part of Waikato–Tainui's raupatu claim.

When Waikato-Tainui settled in 1995, certain raupatu claims were included but the Deed of Settlement 1995 did not include settlement of the:

• West Coast Harbours;
• Wairoa;
• Maioro land blocks; and the
• Waikato River.

Special Announcement

Waikato-Tainui and the Crown sign a Deed of Settlement for the Waikato River.Click here.

"The river belongs to us just as we belong to the river. The Waikato tribe and the river are inseparable.

"It is a gift left to us by our ancestors and we believe we have a duty to protect that gift for future generations."

–– Sir Robert Te Kotahi Mahuta KNZM

Claims and Environment Unit
Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui Incorporated
451 Old Taupiri Road, Hopuhopu,
Private Bag 542, Ngaaruawaahia
Freephone: 0800 TAINUI,
Telephone: +64 7 824 8689
Fax: +64 7 824 5667