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Te Puni Kōkiri 2025/26 Annual Report
This Report highlights results across our five strategic priorities: Whānau Ora; Māori economic development and growth; monitoring and mentoring; Māori language and culture; and Iwi and Māori relations with the Crown.
Te Puni Kōkiri publishes 2025/26 Annual Report
Te Puni Kōkiri has published its Annual Report for the year ended 30 Hune 2026, outlining progress in the first full year of delivery under He Takunetanga Rautaki 2025–2029.
Te Puni Kōkiri Investment Recipients List 2025/26
This document reports detail of the investments made from funds directly managed by Te Puni Kōkiri, for the year to 30 June 2026.
Te Puni Kōkiri clarifies current Whānau Ora commissioning arrangements
Following recent media coverage of a petition relating to the Tino Rangatiratanga flag, Te Puni Kōkiri wishes to clarify the current arrangements for the delivery of Government-funded Whānau Ora services across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Proposed Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993: Final Policy Decisions
Following public consultation on proposed changes to the Te Ture Whenua Maori Act in 2025, this paper sought Cabinet agreement on 12 targeted amendments to address barriers to the development and utilisation of Māori land and support economic growth.
Waitangi Tribunal Recommendations Report 2024-2025
The 2024/25 Section 8I Report provides an update on the Crown’s progress in responding to and implementing Waitangi Tribunal recommendations between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.
Survey Open – 2026 FVSV Workforce Pulse Survey
The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention is inviting responses to the 2026 FVSV Workforce Pulse Survey, to better understand Aotearoa New Zealand’s family violence and sexual violence workforces.
Post-Settlement Governance Entities (Exemption from Jurisdiction of Māori Land Court) Bill: Approval for Introduction
This paper sought Cabinet agreement for the introduction of the Post-Settlement Governance Entities (Exemption from Jurisdiction of Māori Land Court) Bill. Cabinet agreed that the Bill be introduced as soon as practicable.
Te Puni Kōkiri Procurement policy
Te Puni Kōkiri procures goods, services or solutions in a cost-effective manner that is fair to all suppliers and meets Government Procurement Rules and other legislative requirements.
Changes are coming to State redress
The Government is launching a new State redress service for survivors of abuse and neglect in State care.
Global Fisheries Scholarship now open
The successful scholar would spend six-months in Japan working for Japanese company Nissui Corporation.
Those serving Māori recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Te Puni Kōkiri would like to congratulate all 2026 King’s Birthday Honour recipients, especially those recognised for services to Māori.
Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective wins 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Congratulations to Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective - winners of the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy, Excellence in Māori Horticulture Award.
Papakāinga development easier
New national standards have been publicly notified that will make it easier for Māori landowners to use their land to build papakāinga.
He maimai aroha ki a Tā Tamati Reedy
Hikurangi te maunga
Waiapu te awa
Ngāti Porou te iwi
Reedy te whānau
Māori Land Court Fees Amendment Regulations 2026: Approval for Submission to Executive Council
This paper sought the Cabinet Legislation Committee’s agreement to the submission to the Executive Council of the Māori Land Court Fees Amendment Regulations 2026 to insert a fee for filing an appeal under section 71 of the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022, and insert a fee for filing an application for leave to appeal out of time under section 71 of the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022. It noted that the Māori Land Court Fees Amendment Regulations 2026 come into force on 30 April 2026.
Māori Land Court Fees Amendment Rules 2026
This paper sought the Cabinet Legislation Committee’s agreement to the submission to the Executive Council of the Māori Land Court Amendment Rules 2026. The paper noted that section 95 of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 requires the concurrence of the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court, and two or more members of the Committee, to rules regulating the practice and procedure of the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court.
Seeking Policy Approval for the Māori Purposes Bill
This paper sought Cabinet policy approval for a Māori Purposes Bill. Policy approval was granted to make minor, technical, and non-controversial amendments to seven Acts, repeal nine Acts, and provide for the vesting of eight Lake Taupō tributary beds.
Changes to the Māori Land Court Rules
Changes to the Māori Land Court Rules and commencement of Māori Land Court dispute resolution provisions.
Te Ture Whenua Māori Amendment Act 2020 Commencement Order 2026
This paper sought Cabinet Legislation Committee’s agreement to the submission to the Executive Council of the Te Ture Whenua Māori (Succession, Dispute Resolution, and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2020 Commencement Order 2026.
Uhi Tai: Te Reo Māori in Business 2026
Uhi Tai creates space for shared learning, reflection and inspiration.
Te Puni Kōkiri Investment Recipients List 2018-19
This document reports detail of the investments made from funds directly managed by Te Puni Kōkiri, for the year to 30 June 2019
Te Puni Kōkiri Investment Recipients List 2019-20
This document reports detail of the investments made from funds directly managed by Te Puni Kōkiri, for the year to 30 June 2020
Whole of System (Core Crown) Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery 2025
This paper sought agreement to release the Whole of System (Core Crown) Report on Treaty Settlement Delivery 2025. The Cabinet Minute of Decision has been partially released. The redacted information is out of scope.