Who we are

About the group

Wai 2000 was first lodged by Chappy Harrison on behalf of our whānau and hapū, and is now carried by eight named claimants. The group continues to meet monthly to guide the claim through the Tribunal process.

The claimants

Our people

Original claimant

Chappy Harrison

Original claimant

Raniera Bassett

Original claimant

Hone (John) Bassett

Original claimant

Robert Gabel

Original claimant

Mervin Priestley

Original claimant

Tinalee Bassett (Raiti-Yates)

Proxy & claimant since 2026

Geneva Harrison

Original claimant

Kelvin Phillips (late)

Original claimant

Donald Raiti (late)

How we work

Meetings & involvement

Claimants hold monthly meetings online, and in person public quarterly hui a hapu where anyone interested in the progress of the claim is welcome to attend.

Get in touch

Questions about the claim, want to be added to updates, or have something to contribute? Send a message, or reach out directly.

Contact Geneva Harrison