Te Here ā Nuku (Nelson Tenths) Bill
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill connected to Te Here ā Nuku / Nelson Tenths, a historic land dispute and settlement process involving land and redress in Te Tauihu.
- Closing date
- 2 July 2026
- Added to Civics
- 30 June 2026
- Source category
- Parliamentary
- Source body
- Finance and Expenditure Committee
- Last checked
- 30 June 2026
Closes tomorrow
Plain-English summary
Parliament is seeking submissions on a bill connected to Te Here ā Nuku / Nelson Tenths, a historic land dispute and settlement process involving land and redress in Te Tauihu.
Read the official consultation material for the detailed proposal, supporting documents and submission method.
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.