Ngāti Apa (North Island) signed an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with the Crown, at Tini Waitara Marae in Turakina.

The AIP outlines a proposed redress package as a basis for the settlement of Ngāti Apa (North Island) historical Treaty claims, which includes the hapū of Rangitīkei and Ngā Wairiki. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Apa Society Chairman Adrian Rurawhe says it is the best possible redress package available to Ngāti Apa within the Crown’s claims settlement process.

The Office of Treaty Settlements consulted with a number of agencies including Te Puni Kōkiri during the drafting of the AIP.