25 years ago, the people of Ngāi Tahu settled a dispute with the New Zealand government - a settlement which dates back to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and has sealed the fortunes of the tribe into the future. Tipene O’Regan was the lead negotiator for Ngāi Tahu, and since negotiating the settlement has gone on to lead development of the tribe’s archive, a crucial project to enhance tribal learning and record keeping.