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Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 14 May 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 seeks to give effect to certain matters set out in the Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Deed of Settlement, signed on 2 May 2026.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Māori Affairs
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
12 May 2026 - Current
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Report due on 12 Nov 2026

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Submission due on 10 Jun 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: 308-1
    Introduction: 06 May 2026
    First reading agreed: 12 May 2026
    Referred to: Māori Affairs
    Submissions due: 10 Jun 2026