The Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal is a standing commission of inquiry. It makes recommendations on claims brought by Māori relating to legislation, policies, actions or omissions of the Crown that are alleged to breach the promises made in the Treaty of Waitangi.
LATEST TRIBUNAL PUBLICATIONS
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Ngā Mātāpono/The Principles
Treaty Principles Report
Interim Report on the Crown’s Treaty Principles Bill and Treaty Clause Review Policies
He Whakaputanga me te Tiriti
The Declaration and the Treaty
Report on Stage 1 of Te Paparahi o Te Raki Inquiry
Ko Aotearoa Tēnei
Wai 262
Report into claims concerning New Zealand law and policy affecting Māori culture and identity
1985
Tribunal gains retrospective jurisdiction to inquire into events back to 1840
1986
Te Reo Māori Claim Report
1987
1987 Lands Case
1996
Beginning of district inquiries
2015
Kaupapa inquiries commence
2030
Report Handover
Upcoming hearings and events
4 - 8
May
2026
Mana Wahine Kaupapa Inquiry
WAI: 2700
Event
Hearing
Judge
Reeves
11 - 15
May
2026
Mana Wahine Kaupapa Inquiry
WAI: 2700
Event
Hearing
Judge
Reeves
18
May
2026
North-Eastern Bay of Plenty District Inquiry
WAI: 1750
Event
Judicial Conference
Judge
Doogan
Latest Reports and Publications
G001
Report
B Stirling, 'Māori in the Framework for Pardons' - A report commissioned by the Crown Forestry Rental Trust, 8 Apr 26 (filed by A Sykes / K Delamere-Ririnui / J Potaka / R Manley)
Wai 1750 - North Eastern Bay of Plenty District
This report currently has no report summary.
14 Apr 2026
Size: 8.61MB
G002
Report
M Derby, 'Ngāi Tamahaua Oral and Traditional History Report' - A report commissioned by the Crown Forestry Rental Trust in association with Ngāi Tamahaua by Mark Derby, 10 Apr 26 (filed by R Clark / A Madsen / C Mataira / P Rawiri)
Wai 1750 - North Eastern Bay of Plenty District
This report currently has no report summary.
14 Apr 2026
Size: 10.07MB
A038(b)
Report
T Walzl, ‘Economic Development, Social Services and Cultural Impacts’ Overview Report by Tony Walzl - Volume III (1990-2025): Cultural Impacts & Concluding Discussion, 30 Mar 26
Wai 1750 - North Eastern Bay of Plenty District
This report currently has no report summary.
30 Mar 2026
Size: 13.85MB
Tribunal
News
Te Manutukutuku Issue 84 Released
7/05/2026, 3:15 pm
On 7 May 2026, the Waitangi Tribunal released Issue 84 of Te Manutukutuku, the Tribunal’s official newsletter.
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Tribunal commences national pānui process for Inquiry into Remaining Historical Claims
12/01/2026, 4:08 pm
If you have a historical claim, you must advise the Waitangi Tribunal whether you intend to participate in the Inquiry into Remaining Historical Claims (Wai 2800).
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