Waitangi Tribunal.
government agency
- Reports this week
- 4
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 31
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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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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Carwyn Jones worked at the Waitangi Tribunal, and Shane Jones is the deputy leader of New Zealand First.Some support3 reports
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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 support12 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
One to three months ago
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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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The Waitangi Tribunal assessed claims regarding national identity pathways.Some support1 report
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Around Waitangi Tribunal this week
News at the entities that move Waitangi Tribunal most-
Shane Jones OperationalWinston Peters hosted a meeting on Matakana Island with Shane Jones and Mark Patterson to discuss infrastructure investment and regional economic needs.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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David Seymour OperationalACT proposes a one-stop consenting shop for market entrants.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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Winston Peters OperationalWinston Peters and David Seymour criticized the integrity of the electoral process on September 1, 2026.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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Te Pāti Māori StructuralTe Pāti Māori is currently debating the Summary Offences Bill and applying pressure on government policies.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
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Chris Hipkins Mentioned togetherDavid Seymour and Chris Hipkins expressed differing views on student debt and fiscal responsibility.Moves Waitangi Tribunal
Connections
The 20 strongest of 31, 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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David Seymour Structural
David Seymour is actively advocating for 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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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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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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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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Chris Hipkins Mentioned together
Hipkins supports the Waitangi Tribunal's role, and its findings have historically informed policy commitments.
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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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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.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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.
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.