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Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 09 Feb 2026

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This bill gives effect to certain matters contained in Te Pua o Te Riri Kore, the Ngāti Hāua deed of settlement of historical claims.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Māori Affairs
confirmation_number Bill No.139-3
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Progress of the Bill

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Assented on 08 Feb 2026

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Act: Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Act 2026

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 139-3
    Introduction: 08 Apr 2025
    First reading agreed: 14 May 2025
    Referred to: Māori Affairs
    Submissions due: 23 Jun 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Bill - 23 Oct 2025
    Second reading agreed: 04 Nov 2025
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 28 Jan 2026
    Third reading agreed: 29 Jan 2026
    Royal assent: 08 Feb 2026
    Act: Ngāti Hāua Claims Settlement Act 2026