The western Taranaki settlement of Parihaka pictured about 1881, before the invasion of about 1600 armed constabulary.

The Government has received a report on how it can reconcile its relationship with Parihaka, after the 1881 invasion and seizure of land in the Taranaki village.

Parihaka became the symbol of protest against the confiscation of Maori land after colonial troops invaded the settlement arresting Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi, who were leading a campaign of non-co-operation against proposed land sales.

Led by two cabinet ministers, the 1500 troops seized about three million acres of Maori land for new settlers.

Throughout the illegal arrests and imprisonment, Te Whiti commanded the people to resist arrest and violence passively.

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A spokeswoman for Treaty Negotiations Minister Chris Finlayson said Kawe Tutaki (a vehicle towards closure) was established in December 2014 in recognition of the "serious historical grievances" suffered at Parihaka.

No date had yet been set for any apology or ceremony, but that was underway, she said.

The group, made up of Dame Tariana Turia, former prime minister Jim Bolger, former MP Mahara Okeroa, and two Parihaka representatives Amokura Panoho and Dr Ruakere Hond had provided a report to Finlayson and Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell.

The report detailed ways the Crown could reconcile its relationship with Parihaka and assist the Parihaka community to achieve their aspirations, a spokeswoman for Finlayson said.

Ministers would consider the report, which would inform the Government's consideration of potential support for the Parihaka community, and provide a response in due course.

Former Maori Party co-leader Turia has called for November 5 to be formally recognised as Parihaka Day, saying while the events were not ones to be proud of, they were an important part of the country's history.

The day after troops invaded, they returned and began destroying the town and forcibly dispersing some 1600 people, Turia said.

"Houses and crops were destroyed and thousands of cattle, pigs and horses were slaughtered. Women and girls were raped, leading to an outbreak of syphilis in their community."

Turia supported a 2011 petition, calling for November 5 to be recognised as Parihaka Day, not Guy Fawkes.