
Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu
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Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu is a historical figure from Ngāti Hāua who was wrongfully convicted and executed in 1846, and his case is acknowledged in the recent Treaty settlement as part of the Crown's formal apology.
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Ngāti Hāua tūpuna Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu was convicted for being in armed rebellion against the Crown.
$20.4 million treaty settlement: Ngāti Hāua sets sights on new era of self-determination and changeThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-04-01
Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu was one of the Ngāti Hāua ancestors who received a statutory pardon.
Ngāti Hāua receives Crown apology, $20.4m settlement for Treaty breachesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-03-31
Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu was one of the Ngāti Hāua tūpuna who was wrongly convicted in 1846 for rebellion against the Crown.
‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of SettlementThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-03-25
Mātene Ruta Te Whareaitu was sentenced to death and executed by hanging in 1846.
Ngāti Hāua iwi accepts $26.4m Treaty settlement after voteThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-02-19















