Waitangi Tribunal.
government agency
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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A Tribunal hearing is scheduled in Wellington, and Mita is listed as a claimant in the inquiry.Some support1 report
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Carwyn Jones worked at the Waitangi Tribunal, and Shane Jones is the deputy leader of New Zealand First.Some support4 reports
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The Crown and parliament are mandated to entrench the Treaty into the lawmaking process and honor Waitangi Tribunal recommendations.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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The Waitangi Tribunal found government policies breached the Treaty, leading the National Party to seek the Tribunal's abolition.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Tribunal findings have been released concerning the Waitangi locality.Some support1 report
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ACT proposes economic transformation in NZ, affecting the Waitangi Tribunal and prompting Commerce Commission review of the supermarket sector.Some support1 report
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The Waitangi Tribunal found that the Crown breached Treaty principles, leading to statements from Caren Fox and subsequent cabinet approval of reforms.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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The Waitangi Tribunal has been established to investigate breaches of the Treaty, and David Seymour has argued that the Tribunal's influence has diminished.Some support13 reports
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NZ First seeks to abolish the Waitangi Tribunal. Otago is a region within New Zealand.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Tākuta Ferris criticized the calls for the abolition of the Waitangi Tribunal made by the ACT Party.Some support1 report
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Willie Jackson discussed the future role of the Waitangi Tribunal.Some support4 reports
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Shane Jones accuses the Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering as its findings inform the coalition's legislative review process.Some support4 reports
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What's reaching Waitangi Tribunal
Events traced to Waitangi Tribunal, step by step, newest firstAround Waitangi Tribunal this week
News at the entities that move Waitangi Tribunal most-
Shane Jones OperationalMinister Shane Jones approved the Sunfield development near Ardmore Airport.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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parliament StructuralA society group in Fiji criticized the consultation process for a proposed Bill.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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David Seymour OperationalSeveral political figures, including David Seymour, Paul Henry, and Todd Stephenson, are campaigning in New Zealand while the government manages healthcare spending.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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David Seymour StructuralACT gained influence through the Epsom seat.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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ACT StructuralMTLT has called for a review of the existing liquor prohibition act.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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National Party OperationalThe National Party has proposed a jail term for individuals who withhold information.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
Connections
The 25 strongest of 35, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
parliament Structural
Parliament's legislative actions are constrained by the Waitangi Tribunal's mandate, which it must respect and enable.
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Crown Structural
The Waitangi Tribunal formally investigates the Crown's adherence to Treaty principles and its findings are binding.
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Shane Jones Operational
Shane Jones actively critiques and challenges the Waitangi Tribunal's scope, while the Tribunal's findings inform the legislative policy review process.
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David Seymour Operational
David Seymour and the ACT Party are actively criticizing and proposing the winding up of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Rachel Mullins Operational
Rachel Mullins presided over an inquiry into curriculum changes relevant to the work of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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David Seymour Structural
David Seymour is actively advocating for the winding up of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Te Pāti Māori Structural
Te Pāti Māori is actively seeking and relying on the Waitangi Tribunal's recommendations to be made binding.
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ACT Structural
ACT's policies are observed to affect the operations or mandate of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Chris Hipkins Operational
Hipkins actively supports the Tribunal's role, while its findings have historically influenced his policy commitments.
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National Party Operational
The National Party is seeking to abolish the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Willie Jackson Operational
Willie Jackson actively discusses the future role and function of the Waitangi Tribunal, which bases its work on findings that inform policy debates.
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Mita Structural
Mita holds the formal role of a claimant within the Waitangi Tribunal's inquiry process.
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National Party Operational
The National Party is actively seeking to abolish the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Ministry of Māori Development Structural
The Ministry of Māori Development is tasked with handling issues arising from the mandate and operational scope of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Tākuta Ferris Mentioned together
Tākuta Ferris used his platform to criticize the Waitangi Tribunal regarding the proposed abolition of its functions.
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Winston Peters Operational
Winston Peters plans to politically challenge or scrap the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Jones Mentioned together
Jones is observed to be tracking the Waitangi Tribunal and commenting on its future institutional status.
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Waitangi Shared context
The Waitangi Tribunal's findings relate to the Waitangi locality.
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Marama Davidson Operational
Marama Davidson has publicly discussed the findings and work produced by the Waitangi Tribunal.
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government Operational
The Waitangi Tribunal formally advises and pressures the government regarding policy implementation.
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Carwyn Jones Transactional
Carwyn Jones was employed by the Waitangi Tribunal and continues to contribute as an expert on its work.
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Wellington Shared context
The Waitangi Tribunal conducts hearings within the city of Wellington.
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Grey Mentioned together
Grey publicly supports and defends the constitutional role of the Waitangi Tribunal.
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Wilkinson Operational
Wilkinson publicly supports the Waitangi Tribunal regarding ongoing inequities.
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Ministry of Justice Mentioned together
Ministry of Justice publishes legal aid data, but the Waitangi Tribunal is not mentioned in the evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- A Tribunal hearing is scheduled in Wellington, and Mita is listed as a claimant in the inquiry.
- The Waitangi Tribunal found government policies breached the Treaty, leading the National Party to seek the Tribunal's abolition.
- Chris Hipkins ruled out binding recommendations from the Waitangi Tribunal, sparking political debate.
September 2026
5 events- The Crown and parliament are mandated to entrench the Treaty into the lawmaking process and honor Waitangi Tribunal recommendations.
- Parliamentary actions led to a priority inquiry involving the Waitangi Tribunal.
- Tribunal findings have been released concerning the Waitangi locality.
- ACT proposes economic transformation in NZ, affecting the Waitangi Tribunal and prompting Commerce Commission review of the supermarket sector.
- Tākuta Ferris criticized the calls for the abolition of the Waitangi Tribunal made by the ACT Party.
August 2026
4 events- Carwyn Jones worked at the Waitangi Tribunal, and Shane Jones is the deputy leader of New Zealand First.
- The Waitangi Tribunal has been established to investigate breaches of the Treaty, and David Seymour has argued that the Tribunal's influence has diminished.
- Willie Jackson discussed the future role of the Waitangi Tribunal.
- Shane Jones accuses the Waitangi Tribunal of scaremongering as its findings inform the coalition's legislative review process.
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July 2026
3 events- The Waitangi Tribunal found that the Crown breached Treaty principles, leading to statements from Caren Fox and subsequent cabinet approval of reforms.
- NZ First seeks to abolish the Waitangi Tribunal. Otago is a region within New Zealand.
- The Waitangi Tribunal assessed claims regarding national identity pathways.