Waitangi Tribunal
Inquires into Crown breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi.
What this authority does
A standing commission of inquiry established by the Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975. It hears historical and contemporary claims that the Crown has acted inconsistently with the principles of the Treaty and makes recommendations that frame Treaty settlement negotiations. Its findings are generally recommendatory rather than binding, but they are the foundation of the settlement process.
Services for the public
- Filing Treaty claims
- Inquiry participation
- Research reports
- Settlement recommendations
Before you contact this authority
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