Core agencies for consultation on Treaty of Waitangi issues: Office of Treaty Settlements (Ministry of Justice) – Historical Treaty claims and settlements (pre 21 September 1992), Justice (Contemporary Treaty claims and settlements); Te Puni Kokiri (Ministry of Maori Development)
Other Agencies | Areas of Interest |
Agriculture and Forestry | Maori land |
Conservation | Maori heritage protection, use of land |
Crown Law | Waitangi Tribunal claims |
Culture and Heritage | Heritage protection, Waitangi Day |
Economic Development | Natural resources, intellectual property |
Education | Maori language |
Environment | Resource management |
Inland Revenue | Tax issues associated with settlements, the tax status of entities. |
Internal Affairs | Waitangi Day, local government aspects |
Justice | Constitutional issues, legal aid, Waitangi Tribunal, Maori Land Court |
Land Information New Zealand | Land transactions and management |
Research, Science and Technology | Matauranga Maori and intellectual property |
State Services Commission | Treaty information programme |
Treasury | Fiscal implications |