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Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana Claims Settlement Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 16 Mar 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

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.257-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
11 Mar 2026 - Current
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Report due on 26 Jul 2026

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Submission due on 09 Apr 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 257-1
    Introduction: 03 Mar 2026
    First reading agreed: 12 Mar 2026
    Referred to: Māori Affairs
    Submissions due: 09 Apr 2026