Proactive Release of papers related to the Te Ture Whenua Māori review

Te Puni Kōkiri briefing 71932: Papers approved for release by the Minister for Māori Development.

Last updated: Rāhina, 28 Hōngongoi, 2025 | Monday, 28 July 2025

Te Puni Kōkiri Briefing 71932: Public consultation approach for proposed amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 FINAL 

This paper outlines the proposed approach for engaging the public on potential amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

Minster’s foreword for the Proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993 Discussion Document

This paper seeks approval of the Minister’s foreword to be included in the discussion document for public consultation.

Te Puni Kōkiri Briefing 72038: Seeking approval to lodge Cabinet Paper and Discussion Document on changes to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993

This paper seeks agreement to submit the Cabinet paper and supporting discussion document for consideration by Cabinet.

Discussion Document – Proposed Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993

This document outlines proposed legislative amendments for consultation to support greater use and retention of whenua Māori.

Cabinet paper – Proposed Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993: Approval to Consult (Draft)

This draft Cabinet paper seeks agreement to release a discussion document outlining proposed amendments to the Act.

Te Puni Kōkiri Cabinet paper: Proposed Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993: Approval to Consult (ECO-25-SUB-0027)

This final Cabinet paper seeks agreement to publicly consult on proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993.

Cabinet Economic Development Committee – Minute of Decision (ECO-25-MIN-0027)

This document records Cabinet’s minute of decision to approve consultation on proposed amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993.

Te Puni Kōkiri briefing 72238: Proactive release of Cabinet papers and briefings – Proposed Amendments to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993

This paper seeks approval to proactively release Cabinet papers and associated briefings related to public consultation on the Act.