who was to be named as the claimant in Wai 489, the Tribunal allowed Ngatai’s claim to be included in the inquiry.⁴¹

(6) Ngai Tamawhariua ki Katikati (Wai 42(c), Wai 522)

Wai 42(c) and Wai 522 were lodged by Kevin Bluegum and David Murray on behalf of Ngai Tamawhariua and relate to interests in the Te Puna–Katikati area. In these claims, particular attention is given to the war at Tauranga, the confiscation legalisation, the Te Puna–Katikati purchase, and the alienation of the hapu’s reserves in the Te Puna–Katikati area. Evidence in support of Ngai Tamawhariua ki Katikati’s claim was heard in the week beginning 5 March 2001 at Te Rereatukahia Marae.⁴²

(7) Te Runanga o Ngai Te Rangi (Wai 540)

Wai 540 was lodged by Kihi Ngatai on behalf of the Ngai Te Rangi iwi as a whole. This claim gives particular emphasis to the assertion that Ngai Te Rangi suffered no differently to other Tauranga iwi from the effects of the raupatu. As evidence of this, submissions pointed to the raupatu, the war, and the alienation of ancestral lands and other resources. Evidence in support of Wai 540 was heard by the Tribunal at Whareroa Marae in the week starting 25 September 2000.⁴³

(8) Nga Potiki (Wai 717)

Wai 717 was lodged by Matire Duncan and others on behalf of Nga Potiki, a hapu based in the east of the inquiry district. It focuses on the confiscation legalisation, the war, the individualisation of title, and the return of land. Nga Potiki claimants presented evidence at Tamapahore Marae in the week starting 28 June 1999.⁴⁴

(9) Te Whanau a Tauwhao, Te Ngare (Wai 755, Wai 807)

Wai 755 was lodged by Desmond Tata, Wai 807 by Tureiti Stockman. The claims focus on the Kingitanga, the role of Hori Tupaea in the war, the raupatu, the return and subsequent alienation of hapu land, and the Crown’s role in purchasing land. Te Whanau a Tauwhao and Te Ngare are hapu with traditional interests in both the inshore and the offshore islands, in part of Katikati, and at Otumoetai. However, these claims are primarily concerned with Motiti Island (Wai 755) and Tuhua and Rangiwaea Islands (Wai 807). No evidence was presented to the Tribunal relating particularly to either of these claims.⁴⁵

41. Papers 2.401; 2.402

42. Claims 1.1(c), 1.24, 1.24(a); docs k26, n8

43. Claims 1.25, 1.25(a), (b); doc 127

44. Claims 1.46, 1.46(a); docs e3, n12

45. Claims 1.49, 1.52; doc n6