The government of New Zealand will return 13 lakes to a Maori tribe under a settlement being signed this weekend.

The deal settles a dispute that began nearly 100 years ago when a member of the Te Arawa Tribe was fined for fishing without a license. The tribe will now receive ownership of the lakes, $10 million and more fishing rights.

The government will also apologize for breaching the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Historic signing nears for Te Arawa (Stuff 12/16)

Relevant Links:
Treaty of Waitangi - http://www.archives.govt.nz/holdings/treaty_frame.html
Waitangi Tribunal - http://www.waitangi-tribunal.govt.nz
Treaty of Waitangi Links - http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/Links/treaty.htm

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