Te Poka Pū Māori A new hub to support Māori in Fast-track projects
A new online hub, Te Poka Pū Māori has just launched on the Fast-track website.
This dedicated space is designed to provide iwi/Māori with easy access to clear, culturally appropriate information about Fast-track and how they might be affected.
Te Poka Pū Māori explains:
- The role Māori could play in the Fast-track application process
- How Te Tiriti o Waitangi is applied
- How and when they might be impacted
- How to find out who to talk to and where to get more information.
The hub has been created to support Māori participation in decisions that affect their rohe, whenua, and whanaunga connections to a broad range of Tiriti interests.
Under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 and our Tiriti obligation, accessible information must be provided to iwi/Māori with genuine intent and respect for Māori rangatiratanga.
Fast-track projects can bring opportunities - like jobs and investment - but also risks to te taiao (the environment) and cultural values. Te Poka Pū Māori provides the information iwi/Māori need to make informed decisions if they are invited to comment on a project or invited to participate in the panel processes.