Ngāti Pāoa Claims Settlement Bill

Government bill

15 December 2022

This bill will give effect to some elements of the Ngāti Paoa deed of settlement which was signed on 20 March 2021 by the Ngāti Paoa and the Crown. This bill records the acknowledgements and apology made by the Crown to Iwi when the deed was signed, and gives effect to redress in the deed.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 15 December 2022
  • 1st reading on 21 June 2023
  • 2nd reading on 11 April 2024
  • 3rd reading on 4 November 2025
  • Royal assent on 11 November 2025

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 21 June 2023

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 11 April 2024

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 4 November 2025

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 17 November 2025 at 12:30 pm.