Generic Inquiries Introduction

Generic claims are claims that are not specific to a particular inquiry district or that deal with matters of national significance. In determining the order by which generic claims are to be brought on the hearing programme, the Tribunal has regard to:

• the readiness of the claimants to proceed;
• the time that a claim has been outstanding on the register;
• the availability of hearing time allowed by gaps in the hearing of district inquiries; and
• the presence of any other relevant factors.

The full list of claims is kept up to date and administered by the claims administration section of the Waitangi Tribunal Business Unit. Specific information on the status of a claim should be sought from Tribunal staff.