Ngai Tahu Settlement Act 1998

The Ngai Tahu Settlement Act 1998 is a New Zealand law that formally ended conflicts over land, resources, and cultural rights between the government and the Ngāi Tahu Māori tribe. It recognized Ngāi Tahu's traditional claims, provided the tribe with a substantial financial redress, and returned some ancestral lands. The act also established mechanisms for Ngāi Tahu to manage their assets and oversee their cultural and economic development. Overall, it sought to promote reconciliation, support the iwi’s self-determination, and strengthen their role in local and national affairs.