Discover the compelling journey of Ng?i Tahu through their Treaty settlement negotiations with The Crown in 'A Long Time Coming: The Story of Ng?i Tahu's Treaty Settlement Negotiations With The Crown'. This powerful narrative unveils the historical and intricate struggles faced by Ng?i Tahu over two centuries. From their first protests in 1849 to the landmark settlement in 1998, this book details the tireless efforts and resilience of generations striving for justice. The author, Martin Fisher, chronicles the story of the notable leaders Tipene O’Regan and Minister Doug Graham as they navigate a complex web of political compromise and public scrutiny. With a keen focus on the internal dynamics of Ng?i Tahu and the negotiations that shaped their future, this book offers readers an insightful look at the challenges and triumphs experienced by New Zealand’s Indigenous people. Whether you are interested in M?ori history, Treaty of Waitangi settlements, or the evolution of New Zealand’s legal landscape, this engaging and thought-provoking read is a must-have for your collection. Measuring 155 x 230 mm and containing 224 pages, this paperback edition published by Canterbury University Press on 12-10-2020 is brand new and suitable for both personal reflection and academic study. Order your copy today and delve into the rich legacy of Ng?i Tahu's journey toward recognition and justice.

A Long Time Coming : The Story of Ngai Tahu's Treaty Settlement Negotiations With The Crown
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 155 x 230 mm
Pages: 224
Bind: paperback
Author: Martin Fisher Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 12-10-2020

The Ng?i Tahu settlement, like all other Treaty of Waitangi settlements in Aotearoa New Zealand, was more a product of political compromise and expediency than measured justice. The Ng?i Tahu claim, Te Ker?me, spanned two centuries, from the first letter of protest to the Crown in 1849 to the final hearing by the Waitangi Tribunal between 1987 and 1989, and then the settlement in 1998. Generation after generation carried on the fight with hard work and persistence and yet, for nearly all Ng?i Tahu, the result could not be called fair. The intense negotiations between the two parties, Ng?i Tahu and the Crown, were led by a pair of intelligent, hard-nosed rangatira, who had a constructive but often acrimonious relationship – Tipene O’Regan and the Minister of Treaty Negotiations Doug Graham – but things were never that simple. The Ng?i Tahu team had to answer to the communities back home and iwi members around the country. Most were strongly supportive, but others attacked them at hui, on the marae and in the media, courts and Parliament. Graham and his officials, too, had to answer to their political masters. And the general public – interested P?keh?, conservationists, farmers and others – had their own opinions. In this measured, comprehensive and readable account, Martin Fisher shows how, amid such strong internal and external pressures, the two sides somehow managed to negotiate one of the country’s longest legal documents. ‘A Long Time Comin