Timeline
1841
Our tūpuna agree to the establishment of Nelson with the New Zealand company
1845
Crown grant issued
1845
Advocacy to fulfil the Crown’s legal obligations to the customary owners; on-going since 1845
1892
Native Land Court determines Māori owners of the Nelson Tenths Reserves
1977
Wakatū Incorporation established by descendants of the original owners of the Tenths Reserves to manage the remnants of the land
1986
WAI 56 claim filed by Hohepa Solomon and Rore Stafford on behalf of the Nelson Tenths owners
2008
Breach of trust case filed against the Crown, led by Wakatū and kaumātua, Rore Stafford
2011
Proprietors of Wakatū v Attorney-General proceedings begin in High Court
2014
Court of Appeal decision issued
2017
Supreme Court win 2017 - Crown duty as fiduciary upheld. Parties ordered to return to the High Court to determine breach, remedies and defences
2017
Preparation for High Court hearing underway since 2017 - identification of Te Tauihu land and economic losses
2017
Supreme Court decision issued
2023
Remedies hearing, Wellington High Court, from 14 August 2023