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Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill: Key information on public submissions
The government is seeking submissions and holding public consultation hui on its recently released draft Te Ture Whenua Maori Bill, which contains its proposed amendments to Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993.
Submissions on the draft Bill are due by 10am on Friday 7 August. They can be made online to Te Puni Kokiri, by email or in writing.
The draft Bill makes significant changes to Maori Land Law and administration. It is important that owners of Maori freehold land, and governors of Maori land trusts and incorporations have their say during the consultation process.
We are available to provide advice about the changes in the Bill and assistance in drafting your submissions.
Consultation hui
The regional consultation hui for the Bill are taking place from Tuesday 2 June to Thursday 18 June.
Northland, Auckland and the Central North Island:
| Location | Venue | Date | Time |
| Tamaki Makaurau | Te Puea Marae | Tuesday 2 June | 10am – 1.30pm |
| Tamaki Makaurau | Quality Hotel Lincoln Green | Tuesday 2 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Tauranga | Whareroa Marae | Wednesday 3 June | 10am – 1.30pm |
| Whakatane | Adventure Solutions Main Hall | Wednesday 3 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Whangarei | Pehiaweri Marae | Thursday 4 June | 5.30pm – 9pm |
| Kaikohe | Kohewhata Marae | Friday 5 June | 8.30am – 12pm |
| Kaitaia | Waimanoni Marae | Friday 5 June | 2pm – 5.30pm |
| Hamilton | Kirikiriroa Marae | Monday 8 June | 5.30pm – 9pm |
| Taupo | Rauhoto Marae | Tuesday 9 June | 10am – 1.30pm |
| Rotorua | Te Papaiouru Marae | Tuesday 9 June | 5.30pm – 9pm |
| New Plymouth | Quality Hotel Plymouth International | Wednesday 17 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Whanganui | Whanganui Race Course | Thursday 18 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
South Island and East Coast:
| Location | Venue | Date | Time |
| Nelson | Whakatu Marae | Tuesday 2 June | 5.30pm – 9pm |
| Christchurch | Nga Hau E Wha National Marae | Wednesday 3 June | 11am – 2.30pm |
| Hokitika | Arahura Marae | Thursday 4 June | 10am – 1.30pm |
| Invercargill | Murihiku Marae | Friday 5 June | 10am – 1.30pm |
| Dunedin | Arai Te Uru Kokiri Training Centre | Friday 5 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Wellington | Wharewaka | Monday 8 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Te Kaha | Tukaki Marae | Monday 15 June | 1pm – 4.30pm |
| Tokomaru Bay | Pakirikiri Marae | Tuesday 16 June | 10am – 1.30pm |
| Gisborne | Holy Trinity Hall | Tuesday 16 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Wairoa | Taihoa Marae | Wednesday 17 June | 10am – 1.30pm |
| Hastings | Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga | Wednesday 17 June | 5.30pm – 8.30pm |
How to make a submission
Submissions are due by 10am on Friday 7 August and can be made in the following ways:
1. Online using the online submission form available at the Te Puni Kokiri website.
2. By email to TTWMA@tpk.govt.nz, with ‘Exposure Draft Consultation’ in the subject line;
3. In writing using a printed submission form, which you can obtain from your nearest Te Puni Kokiri regional office; or
4. We can assist draft and submit them for you.
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