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          As a young man, Tipene O’Regan had dreams (plans even) of building a boat and sailing off overseas. That didn’t work out. Various realities got in the way. But his talents led him to being at the helm during a far more influential voyage — guiding Ngāi Tahu through their Treaty claim and towards becoming, once again, a significant presence in New Zealand.

          Here he tells Dale of some of the developments along the way.

           

          Kia ora, Sir Tipene.

          Many of us know you from your high-profile years of battling and negotiating on behalf of Ngāi Tahu. But you’ve been busy as well, as an academic and in other fields.

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          5. So, when you reflect on your 79 years, you may not find it easy to select the high point of your career. But I wonder if you can single out your most satisfying achievement.

          Apart from my marriage and my family, I think the most important achievement has been something which hasn’t been noticed by many.

          And that was securing the legal personality of Ngāi Tahu, b