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.
Tribunal releases report on the government’s proposed repeal or downgrading of Treaty/Tiriti provisions in 18 statutes
The Waitangi Tribunal has today released in pre-publication form its report on the the government’s proposed repeal or downgrading of Treaty/Tiriti provisions in 18 statutes
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Hūtia te Rito o te Harakeke, kei Hea te Kōmako e Kō?
The Interim Stage One Report of the Education and Training Amendment Act and Te Mātaiaho Urgent Inquiry
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Ngā Mātāpono/The Principles
Treaty Principles Report
Interim Report on the Crown’s Treaty Principles Bill and Treaty Clause Review Policies
He Whakaputanga me te Tiriti
The Declaration and the Treaty
Report on Stage 1 of Te Paparahi o Te Raki Inquiry
Ko Aotearoa Tēnei
Wai 262
Report into claims concerning New Zealand law and policy affecting Māori culture and identity
1985
Tribunal gains retrospective jurisdiction to inquire into events back to 1840
1986
Te Reo Māori Claim Report
1987
1987 Lands Case
1996
Beginning of district inquiries
2015
Kaupapa inquiries commence
2030
Report Handover
Upcoming hearings and events
24 - 28
August
2026
North-Eastern Bay of Plenty District Inquiry
WAI: 1750
Event
Hearing
Judge
Doogan
Latest Reports and Publications
Wai 3565 PP
Report
Te Tinihanga o ngā Mātāpono: The Urgent Report on the Treaty Principles Reform – Pre-publication Version
the Treaty Provisions Reform Urgency Inquiry
This report currently has no report summary.
31 Jul 2026
Size: 2.66MB
Oranga Tamariki Urgent 10 May
Report
The Oranga Tamariki (Section 7AA) Urgent Inquiry 10 May 2024 Report
the Oranga Tamariki (section 7AA) Urgent Inquiry
This report currently has no report summary.
28 Jul 2026
Size: 2.84MB
Wai3400 Stg1&2
Report
The Takutai Moana Act 2011 Urgent Inquiry Stage 1 and 2 Reports
The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act Coalition Changes Urgent Inquiry
This report currently has no report summary.
01 Jul 2026
Size: 7.08MB
Tribunal
News
Tribunal releases report on the government’s proposed repeal or downgrading of Treaty/Tiriti provisions…
31 Jul 2026, 4:59 pm
The Waitangi Tribunal has today released in pre-publication form its report on the the government’s proposed repeal or downgrading of Treaty/Tiriti provisions in 18 statutes
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Tribunal exhibition opens in Blenheim
18 Jun 2026, 1:37 pm
On 13 June 2026, He Kura Toi Tangata opened alongside The Right of Deciding at Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Art Gallery in Blenheim
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