The Claims and Environment Unit is responsible for the resolution of outstanding claims, successful transfer of the fisheries settlement, environmental and First Rights of Refusal matters.

Outstanding claims are: West Coast Harbours; Wairoa and Maioro land blocks; and the Waikato River.

The current priority is implementation of the Waikato River Claim Deed of Settlement.

Core functions are to :

• Achieve implementation of the Waikato River Claim Deed of Settlement;
• Communicate and work effectively with hapuu and Marae to protect, advance, develop and unify Waikato River and environmental interests;
• Promote effective sustainable management of natural resources;
• Enhance First Right of Refusal opportunities for hapuu, Marae and Waikato-Tainui Group Holdings Ltd;
• Develop a post-settlement strategy that identifies and meets the tribe's cultural, social and economic priorities and needs;
• Protect the integrity of the Waikato River Claim;
• Provide legal drafting, research and implementation of the Fisheries settlement.
• Monitoring and participation in local and central government policy, and Waitangi Tribunal hearings.
• Completion of the transfer of Fisheries Settlement Assets.

Unit Manager – Donna Flavell
Claims and Environment Unit
Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui Incorporated
451 Old Taupiri Road, Hopuhopu,
Private Bag 542, Ngaaruawaahia
Freephone: 0800 TAINUI
Telephone: +64 7 824 8689
Fax: +64 7 824 5667