1992
Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust is formed.
Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust is formed.
Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust set up a committee (komiti) to manage Treaty claims.
Historical Treaty claim known as Wai 594 is lodged to the Waitangi Tribunal by Barry Mason and others on behalf
Ngāti Rārua historical claim is heard by the Waitangi Tribunal as part of all Te Tau Ihu claims in northern South Island.
Crown recognises Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust mandate to negotiate a settlement of iwi historical claim.
Waitangi Tribunal release report upholding Ngāti Rārua claim.
Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust along with other Te Tau Ihu iwi and the Crown agree on scope of negotiations. in Te Tau Ihu district.
Negotiation between Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust and the Crown begin.
Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust representatives and the Crown sign an agreement in principle.
Crown suspends negotiations. with all Tainui Taranaki iwi including Ngāti Rārua due to High Court litigation between the Crown and Wakatu Incorporation.
Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust form whakapapa komiti to assess iwi membership registrations and launch a website to keep iwi members informed of the settlement process and negotiations.
Deed of Settlement is initialled by Ngāti Rārua Iwi Trust and the Crown.
High Court rules against Wakatu Incorporation and in favour of the Crown.
Cabinet agrees to proceed to signing the deed of Settlement with Ngāti Rārua given the High Court judgment.
Ratification of the Ngāti Rārua Treaty settlement begins.