"The Crown makes the following apology to Ngāti Rangitihi, to your tupuna and to your mokopuna, and recognises your arduous journey in pursuit of justice. This apology is long overdue. The Crown is profoundly sorry for the many hardships and tribulations that Ngāti Rangitihi have endured, and unreservedly apologises for its failure to fulfil its obligations to you under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 