Ngati Rarua Atiawa Iwi Trust Payment Recognises Past Losses Pita Sharples   An ex-gratia payment to the Ngati Rarua Atiawa Iwi Trust signals a new step forward for the management of the Whakarewa lands around Motueka, says Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples.   The reserves were formerly administered by the Whakarewa School Board on an imposed perpetual leasing regime similar to the adjacent M?ori reserves, which saw less than fair rentals being received by the Maori owners.   The...

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