We therefore find that the Crown was in breach of its Treaty obligation to act honourably and in good faith toward its Treaty partner when it failed to provide the reserves promised to Ngati Maru and Ngati Tamatera in the deed of 3 September 1866.” [Emphasis added]

[Page 400]

“The Crown did not adequately take into account the interests of other Maori, especially those of Ngati Ranginui and Marutūāhu, in its purchase process.” [Emphasis added]

[Page 408]

“However, the major interests of two of the groups that appeared before us, Waitaha and Marutūāhu, lie outside the district, and claims lodged on their behalf have been or may be heard by other Tribunals. We therefore recommend that the claims of Marutūāhu iwi within the Tauranga inquiry district which have been upheld in this report (see chs 7,10) be included in negotiations that may arise from the Tribunal’s Hauraki inquiry. We recognise, however, that Marutūāhu may wish to be heard further on the issue of the Crown-licensed Athenree Forest in our stage 2 inquiry, if this takes place.” [Emphasis added]

[Page 409]

“For instance, though two claimant groups sought the ‘return’ of the Crown-licensed Athenree Forest during our inquiry, it is not appropriate for us to make a recommendation on the matter at this point in time. What evidence we have heard suggests that Tauranga and Hauraki Maori shared customary interests in the area to roughly the same extent (see ch 2) and that the Treaty breaches arising from the Crown acquisition of the area affected the two groups in a similar measure (see ch 7).” [Emphasis added]

14.         I acknowledge my uncles and cousins who gave the evidence for Marutūāhu in 2001 that supported these findings.

C.           NGĀTI MARU/MARUTŪĀHU

15.         I also acknowledge those rangatira now gone and their struggles to seek redress for Ngāti Maru, Marutūāhu and Pare Hauraki.

16.         In the Waitangi Tribunal Wai 686 Hauraki Report, the position of the Marutūāhu tribes was discussed:¹

“2.2.2 The Marutuahu invasions

The traditional history of Hauraki is dominated by the invasion and settlement of much of the region by iwi of Tainui origin, collectively known as Marutūāhu.

¹ Pages 39 - 43.