Te Pae Tawhiti

The contemporary Wai 262 claim considered who is entitled to make or participate in decisions affecting indigenous flora and fauna, the environment, Māori culture and the products of Māori culture.

The accompanying Ko Aotearoa Tēnei report discusses many of these kaupapa and lays down a wero for the Crown and Māori to advance their relationship as Treaty partners in a positive and future-focussed way.

A whole-of-government response to Wai 262 provides an opportunity to renew how we work effectively for all New Zealander’s to build an even better New Zealand we can all be proud of. This work has the potential to fuel innovation, strengthen national identity, and enhance our international reputation, as well as deliver direct benefits to Māori.