– PORIRUA KI MANAWATŪ DISTRICT INQUIRY
He pānui tēnei ki te iwi o Muaūpoko,
The Waitangi Tribunal will be hearing the Porirua ki Manawatū District Inquiry (WAI 2200) from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2026 which concludes the tangata whenua claimant phase. This will be the final week for all tangata whenua claimants to present evidence and advance their historical claims before the waitangi tribunal.
These hearings provide an important opportunity for Muaūpoko to present evidence and continue advancing our historical claims before the Waitangi Tribunal.
We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend and be there, or to access the live stream that will be made available.
We will will arrange a bus from Monday 13 July to Wednesday 15 July which covers Muaūpoko claimants.
We will also publish live stream details via our Facebook – each morning Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July.
MUAŪPOKO EVIDENCE
Muaūpoko Evidence will be heard from Monday 13th July to Wednesday 15th July
We encourage whānau to attend these days where possible.
WHĀNAU IN HOROWHENUA
BY BUS
- Meet at the Muaūpoko Tribal Authority whare at 7.30am
- Bus departs at 7.45am each morning
- Returns from the hearing at approximately 5.00pm
- Home pick-up and drop-off available on request
OWN TRANSPORT
Mileage and parking costs will be reimbursed (receipts required).
KAI
Kai and refreshments will be provided each day for those attending.
HEARING DETAILS
Venue: Central Energy Trust Arena – 61 Pascal Street, Te Papaioea
Dates: Monday 13 July – Friday 17 July 2026
Daily Sitting Times: 9.00am – 5.00pm
REGISTRATION
Please register your attendance by completing the online registration form: https://forms.gle/8asdMKhrgZzztRee8
If you require assistance, contact: Reg 0272979894