Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill to give legal effect to the Te Here ā Nuku / Nelson Tenths settlement.
- Closing date
- 6 July 2026
- Added to Civics
- 30 June 2026
- Source category
- Parliamentary
- Source body
- Finance and Expenditure Committee
- Last checked
- 23 September 2026
Closed 79 days ago
Plain-English summary
Parliament is seeking submissions on the Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill, which supports the settlement of the long-running Nelson Tenths land dispute in Te Tauihu.
Submissions can help the select committee test whether the bill clearly gives effect to the settlement and the public-sector obligations needed to implement it.
Why it matters
The bill relates to one of New Zealand's longest-running land disputes and the legal arrangements needed to resolve it.
Submissions can help test whether the proposed legislation gives clear, workable effect to the settlement and its public-sector obligations.
Who may care
- Te Tauihu iwi, customary owners, Wakatū-related entities and local communities connected to the Nelson Tenths
- People interested in Treaty settlements, land redress, local government, public finance and Crown-Māori relationships
How to make a submission
- Read the official consultation material.
- Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.