Introduced on Dec 20. The bill makes changes to the Māori Fisheries Act to give effect to recommendations of Te Ohu Kai Moana’s review of settlement entities. First reading on March 8 supported by all parties and sent to the Māori Affairs Committee. Reported back on March 9 2023 with a large number of amendments and National indicated it opposed a number of the proposals. Second reading completed with all parties in favour on April 30 2024 with the govt saying it would proceed with the bill, but changes would be made in the committee stage. Committee stage completed on May 22 with a number of amendments.

Māori Fisheries Amendment Bill