1As part of the Port Nicolson Block Claims Settlement Act, Matiu/Somes, Makaro/Ward and Mokopuna Islands reverted back to Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o te Ika wardship; that was in September 2009. In November 2010 Te Hokitanga mai a Matiu took place; a ceremony to celebrate the return of the islands.
2Chairperson of Waitangi Trust Board and former politician Ngapuhi Pita Paraone discusses preparations for Waitangi, remembers Waitangi events of the past and comments on whether the political future of Ng?puhi politician Hone Harawira will be a factor on the day with commemorations taking place within his Te Tai Tokerau electorate.