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Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 27 Aug 2026

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This bill records the acknowledgements and apology by the Crown to Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana in the relevant deed of settlement and gives effect to redress set out in the deed that requires legislation.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Māori Affairs
confirmation_number Bill No.257-2
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Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 257-2
    Introduction: 03 Mar 2026
    First reading agreed: 12 Mar 2026
    Referred to: Māori Affairs
    Submissions due: 09 Apr 2026
    Select Committee Report(s): Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill - 26 Jul 2026