September 2026 update

Historical claims settlement takes effect

The Act records the Crown’s apology and gives effect to parts of Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui’s historical claims settlement.

Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui Claims Settlement Act 2026 · Starts 12 Sep 2026

What's changing

Who's affected

Ngā Hapū o Te Iwi o Whanganui and the Crown are affected by the settlement.

When

The Act takes effect on 12 September 2026.

Background

The Act was made to record the Crown’s acknowledgements and apology and to put parts of He Rau Tukutuku into effect to settle historical claims.

Read the official text on legislation.govt.nz