Introduction

Research for Waitangi Tribunal claims is undertaken by claimants, the Waitangi Tribunal and Crown Forestry Rental Trust researchers, and commissioned researchers.  During the conferencing stage of the Tribunal's process, research needs are ascertained.  Research facilitation hui are held with claimants, counsel and staff to identify the reports to be written and who will undertake that work.  The final reports are collated into a casebook prior to the commencement of the hearing process.

The Waitangi Tribunal research staff also produce research panui / newsletters to keep the claimant community informed of progress.
Read extracts from district pānui