17.For completeness, I also note:

>The Hauraki inquiry was completed in 2002 (having commenced in 1998).

>The Hauraki Report was released in June 2006.

>Deeds of mandate from both the Marutūāhu and HMTB are before the Crown (the final Marutūāhu deed was lodged with the Crown in December 2005).

>The Crown has not yet made a decision as to the recognition of these deeds of mandate.

18.The Marutūāhu claimants broadly signal the remedies they will be seeking that the Tribunal address in its Stage 2 report:

>The return of the wāhi tapu reserves promised by the Crown.

>The return of ‘Crown land and resources’ in the rohe of the Marutūāhu at Te Puna - Katikati.

>Central and local government recognition of the Marutūāhu in this part of our rohe.

>The return of the appropriate share of the Athenree forest lands and associated rental monies.

19.These issues will be amplified in closing submissions.

20.In conclusion, we welcome this opportunity to lay the Marutūāhu claims before the Tribunal in this inquiry.

Dated: 12 October 2006

Paul F Majurey

Counsel for the Marutūāhu Claimants