The Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal is a standing commission of inquiry. It makes recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to legislation, policies, actions or omissions of the Crown that are alleged to breach the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi.
WT Registry hours: December 2025 - January 2026
The Waitangi Tribunal registry will be closed from 5pm, 19 December 2025 to 8am, 12 January 2026.
WT Registry hours: December 2025 - January 2026
Waitangi Tribunal Launches Strategic Direction 2025–2035
The new strategic direction sustains the Tribunal’s comprehensive approach by providing inquiry pathways for all claims yet to be heard. The Tribunal’s district and kaupapa (thematic) inquiry programmes will cover most of the claims. Complementing them will be two standing panel inquiries into claims with remaining historical and contemporary issues respectively.
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Treaty Principles Report
Interim Report on the Crown’s Treaty Principles Bill and Treaty Clause Review Policies
He Whakaputanga me te Tiriti
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Ko Aotearoa Tēnei
Wai 262
Report into claims concerning New Zealand law and policy affecting Māori culture and identity
