Targeted changes are needed to ensure the Act is working as it should to promote the development and retention of whenua Māori.  A discussion document, outlining the proposed changes, can be found here.  Public consultation runs from 5.00pm, Monday 31 March until 11.59pm, Friday 23 May 2025.  

Te Puni Kōkiri is hosting online hui and kanohi ki te kanohi information sessions where interested parties can find out more about the proposed changes and share their feedback.  

The below table lists the regions and dates for the kanohi ki te kanohi information sessions (please note, specific locations and times are still to be confirmed, please keep checking this page for details). Some regions may host additional hui.

Please enquire with your local Te Puni Kōkiri office for more information. 

Region	Date
Te Tai Tokerau	8 – 9 April 2025
Tāmaki Makaurau	10 – 11 April 2025
Ikaroa-Rāwhiti	7 – 11 April 2025
Waikato-Waiariki	1 4 – 16 April 2025
Te Tai Hauāuru	14 – 16 April 2025
Te Waipounamu	16 – 17 April 2025
Nelson	23 April 2025

How to provide your feedback 

A feedback form has been prepared to support you to provide written feedback. You do not have to use this form however, please read this feedback form for guidance on what you need to include when providing feedback. Please send your feedback to Te Puni Kōkiri via email or post to the below addresses: 

Email address: ttwma@tpk.govt.nz

Postal address: Te Puni Kōkiri National Office, 143 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011. 

We welcome your whakaaro on the opportunities and challenges of the proposed changes and any alternative options, insights and experience you may have relating to the proposals. You might also have some additional changes you would like to see made.  

Pātai to guide your thinking are outlined in the discussion document, however we invite any additional whakaaro via our hui, email or mail.

This FAQs document explains what's happening and how you can have your say.

What happens after public consultation? 

The diagram below outlines the process for introducing new legislation. 

Following public consultation, Te Puni Kōkiri will analyse and consider the feedback received. This will help the Government determine whether there is support for the changes, and what could be included in a potential Amendment Bill.