9697 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Māori Development

9697 (2026). Camilla Belich to the Minister for Māori Development: What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the review, the reviewer or organisation appointed, the date commissioned, and the total cost or estimated cost?

Hon Tama Potaka: I refer the Member to the evidence provided by Te Puni Kōkiri to Māori Affairs Select Committee during its 2023/24 Annual Review, published on the Parliament website Question 4 (see https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/submissions-and-advice/document/54SCMAOC_EVI_26cef304-d16e-499e). I am also advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that in 2024/25 it commissioned independent reviews, including the Waitangi Tribunal Legislation Review Independent Technical Advisory Group, Specialist Advisory Group – Māori Language Sector and the Independent Review into Alleged Inappropriate Use of Whānau Ora funds.