Treaty & Māori Affairs
What this covers
Covers the principles and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, co-governance, Māori health and education outcomes, Treaty settlements, and Māori economic development.
Parties prioritising Treaty & Māori Affairs
Parties that list this as one of their key policy areas. Tap a party to see its full profile.
Other parties in Parliament also hold positions on treaty & māori affairs— view any party's profile for their full policy areas.
Detailed party-by-party positions are being compiled. Side-by-side position statements and plain-language summaries for each party on treaty & māori affairs will appear here, summarised neutrally from official party policy and editor-checked — never paraphrased without attribution.
What’s been legislated this term
On treaty & māori affairs, this Parliament has 7 bills passed into law and 4 more in progress. The record beside the promises.
Source: NZ Parliament — Bills, as at 24 June 2026.
Topic framing is editorial. Party positions reflect each party's most recent published policy — not their stance at a past election — sourced from official party material.
Coverage at a glance
Which party holds a published position on which topic.
| Party | Economy | Housing | Health | Education | Climate | Environment | Crime & Justice | Treaty & Māori Affairs | Immigration | Foreign Policy |
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