12986 (2026). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Development

Written Question

Published date: 20 Apr 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12986 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Willie Jackson
Portfolio:	Minister for Māori Development
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	14 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12986_2026
Document guid:	9a2b4c28-5ec6-4e44-8c5a-010e7ac33ac1

12986 (2026). Hon Willie Jackson to the Minister for Māori Development: What advice, if any, has he recieved regarding the government's intention to repeal the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022?

Hon Tama Potaka: I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri has provided advice to the Department of Internal Affairs regarding its concern that local government proposals should not override the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022.