Iwi Māori Partnership Boards concerned their role minimised under Pae Ora Act changes
Photo: Te Manawa Taki IMPB collective member, Te Taura Ora o Waiariki Chair Hingatu Thompson
RNZ reports about the unified stance of all 15 Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) coming together in Taranaki for a two-day National Hui, expressing concern that proposed changes to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act would diminish their role in New Zealand’s health system. Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board shares this opposition, highlighting that local, iwi-led decision-making and accountability are essential to improving Māori health outcomes.
Leaders at the hui said that the proposed amendments risk silencing Māori voices, removing direct iwi oversight, and limiting the ability to deliver whānau-centred health solutions. IMPBs were established under Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles to ensure Māori engagement with the Crown, guide local health strategies, and address systemic inequities such as lower life expectancy and poorer outcomes for Māori.
The hui highlighted concerns over four key areas: maintaining Te Tiriti protections in legislation, ensuring the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee is accountable to iwi, retaining a Māori health strategy, and preserving the critical role of IMPBs in regional health planning. Te Tiratū reinforced that strong local partnerships and culturally responsive approaches are vital to achieving equity and improving Māori health.
Iwi Māori partnership boards unite to oppose changes to health legislation
Photo: Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board Co-chair Hagen Tautari
Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) from across Aotearoa are standing together to oppose proposed amendments to the Pae Ora Act, raising concerns that the changes would weaken their statutory role and reduce Māori oversight in the health system. The fifteen boards, representing over 900,000 Māori, are meeting in New Plymouth for the first time since the Bill’s first reading to build a unified national voice, safeguard local accountability, and ensure health services remain responsive to whānau needs. The hui and the boards’ stance have been covered by 1News/Te Karere highlighting the nationwide concern that these changes could undermine decades of partnership work and progress in Māori health equity.
Iwi Māori partnership boards unite to oppose changes to health legislation
The stance of Te Tiratū as part of a national alliance of 15 IMPBs united in opposition to proposed amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act has been covered by Te Karere, highlighting the national conversation around Māori leadership in health.
The national collective warns that the changes would weaken Te Tiriti-based partnerships and threaten Māori health equity. The National IMPB Hui in New Plymouth attracted representatives from 82 iwi, representing the interests of over 900,000 Māori. Rangatahi attendees highlighted the links between hauora, whakapapa, and whenua, reinforcing the need for health solutions that integrate ancestral knowledge with modern systems.
A Te Tiratū spokesperson emphasised that IMPBs must remain active partners in shaping local and regional health strategies, including targeted Māori equity actions, and that any amendments undermining Te Tiriti principles must be opposed.
Our nationwide stand with all IMPBs against proposed Pae Ora Bill changes
Photo: Board member Maxine Ketu and e Tiratū Tumu Whakarae, Brandi Hudson attend the National IMPB Hui in New Plymouth
Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board (IMPB), as part of a national alliance of 15 IMPBs, opposes the proposed amendments to the Pae Ora Act, warning that the changes would weaken Te Tiriti-based partnerships and undermine progress in Māori health equity.
At a recent National IMPB Hui in New Plymouth, 15 IMPBs representing 914,400 Māori from 82 iwi aligned in opposition to the Bill. The discussions highlighted the critical importance of maintaining partnerships that are rooted in trust, respect, and intergenerational thinking, ensuring solutions are anchored in mātauranga Māori and the realities of whānau.
The hui included rangatahi voices emphasising the deep connections between hauora, whakapapa, and whenua. Their presentations stressed the need for health approaches that integrate ancestral knowledge with modern, data-driven health systems. This interweaving of the old and the new highlighted the value of locally led solutions that resonate with whānau and communities.
Te Tiratū IMPB asserts that the proposed changes would remove direct iwi accountability, replacing kanohi ki te kanohi relationships with a centralised, Minister-appointed process. This approach risks tokenistic consultation rather than genuine Māori leadership, and threatens the hard-won equity gains achieved by IMPBs over the past decade.
The Board’s position is clear: local accountability through IMPBs must remain, regional advice to Te Whatu Ora must be strengthened, and health strategies must include specific Māori equity actions. Any amendments that weaken or replace Te Tiriti principles are opposed.
Te Tiratū IMPB submitted its formal response to the Health Committee on 18 August 2025, supporting a unified IMPB call to:
- Retain HMAC accountability to iwi through IMPBs
- Strengthen IMPB roles for local and regional advice to Te Whatu Ora
- Develop health strategies with targeted Māori equity actions
- Oppose amendments that undermine Te Tiriti principles
Our Board emphasises that this is about safeguarding the right to lead local solutions for Māori communities. Analysis shows the proposed changes are unlikely to improve Māori health outcomes, reinforcing the need to maintain systems that are already showing results.
Te Tiratū IMPB remains committed to advocating for whānau-centred health solutions and ensuring Māori voices remain central in shaping Aotearoa’s health system.
Māori leaders oppose Pae Ora health reforms
Photo: Te Manawa Taki IMPB collective member, Tūwharetoa Iwi Māori Partnership Board Chair Louisa Wall at the National IMPB hui
All 15 Iwi Māori Partnership Boards (IMPBs) gathered in Taranaki to oppose proposed amendments to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act, warning the changes would significantly reduce their role, including removing critical monitoring powers. Louisa Wall, Chair of Tūwharetoa Toa IMPB, when interviewed by HeraldNOW, explained that IMPBs were created following the Waitangi Tribunal’s 2019 recommendation and the Simpson Review to address systemic inequities, including institutional racism, and to ensure Māori voices shape health services.
Wall said that Māori often access healthcare too late, and IMPBs are uniquely positioned to support preventative initiatives, immunizations, and screenings through a Māori, rural, disability, and patient-centered lens. She criticized the government’s move to shift authority to the Minister-appointed Hauora Māori Advisory Committee, saying it cuts iwi and hapū out of decision-making and undermines the partnerships that are essential for transforming the health system and improving equity for all New Zealanders.
What whaanau told us at Tainui Hui-aa-Tau
Photo: Whaaea Audrey Wildermott, Ngaati Koroki Kahukura with Whaanau Voice kaimahi
Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board was honoured to attend Tainui Hui-aa-Tau 2025, hosted by Tainui iwi walking in the steps of their visionary Koiora strategy. This aspirational kaupapa brought together thousands of uri and providers across the motu to connect, share, and strengthen collective oranga.
We were there by invitation to support Whaanau Voice and deepen our understanding of how the Koiora Collective and Te Tiratū fit within the wider ecosystem of Māori health and wellbeing. While our original focus was on promoting our Oranga Survey the day quickly turned into something more — a space for heartfelt koorero and deep listening.
What we heard was despite government targets focused on faster cancer treatment, shorter ED stays, improved immunisation, and reduced wait times for specialist and elective care, whaanau at Tainui Hu-a-Tau described a system that remains slow, hard to access, is culturally disconnected, and difficult to navigate — especially for whaanau seeking kaupapa Maaori services and timely, affordable care.
Whaanau Voice Leads the Way
Our space at Hui-aa-Tau was a hive of activity, filled with whānau keen to share their experiences and insights about accessing healthcare. Many whaanau wanted to koorero at length, reflecting a widespread desire to be heard. Primary care was a consistent topic. Whānau spoke about long GP wait times, often up to four weeks, difficulty enrolling at kaupapa Maaori clinics due to capped rolls, and the frustration of not being able to see the same doctor for continuity of care. Many whaanau living rurally shared feelings of isolation from healthcare, relying on transport support from whaanau, iwi or local services. For those who could afford it, urgent care was preferred over long waits at emergency departments, but even this came with financial strain.
The Strain of Financial Pressure
Cost was a major barrier. Whaanau shared stories of having to choose between kai and seeing a doctor. Prescriptions added another burden. Even if a whaanau member managed to secure an appointment, the costs didn’t end there. Some spoke of giving up altogether — delaying care or avoiding it until it became urgent. Many whaanau weren’t enrolled with a GP at all. Some had been trying to enrol with kaupapa Maaori services but were turned away due to capacity limits. Several questioned why non-Maaori were enrolled in Maaori-specific services when they, as tangata whenua, were being declined. There was deep mamae in these koorero, and a desire for a fairer, more culturally grounded system.
The Challenge of Health Literacy for Kaumatua
Kaumatua shared personal journeys of navigating health conditions and the system without proper explanations or support. One kaumatua described an 18-month journey to get assistance to help manage his diabetes to get it under control which is a long time to be mauiui. Others expressed confusion around medication or what services were available to them. Many didn’t know where to go or how to ask for help, and several mentioned feeling whakamaa about not understanding their conditions. The language barrier was another big one, where whaanau are not able to understand a lot of different accents by non-Maaori health practitioners, they feel there is a lack of cultural safety too. For kaumatua living rurally, transport remains another major barrier. Many said that it was much easier for them to go to their local marae that was close. Many rely on once-a-week iwi transport or local hauora hubs that have now been scaled back due to funding cuts. In some areas, services that once operated five days a week now open for just one — creating high demand and limiting access.
Mental Health in Crisis
Mental health was another area of concern. Many who spoke were supporting a sibling, cousin or other whaanau member. The main issue raised was the lack of support available before a person reaches crisis or hospitalisation. Henry Bennett Centre came up repeatedly — described as difficult to deal with, lacking cultural safety, and disconnected from whaanau. Whaanau described not being informed about loved ones’ care, feeling shut out of the process, and being left to advocate for their whaanau without support.
There was a strong call for mental health services that are proactive, culturally safe, and easy to navigate. Many felt stuck trying to get help for their whaanau and repeatedly faced barriers in the process.
The Hidden Gaps in Women’s Health
A number of wahine raised concerns about the lack of accessible information around menopause. They described debilitating symptoms and feeling unsupported or dismissed. Some were surprised to learn just how little was publicly available in terms of education and care. The koorero made it clear that more kaupapa Maaori women’s health services are needed — both in delivery and in design.
Hearing Loss, Delayed Care and Advocacy
Hearing support was another unexpected but prominent theme. Many whaanau attending the hui wore hearing aids, yet no hearing-focused service was present. One kaumatua, a veteran of the New Zealand Army, shared that it took years to realise the extent of his hearing loss. Another wahine described the two-year process of trying to get care for her daughter — eventually only made possible with the help of a Maaori advocate. For these whaanau, accessing support required determination, energy, and navigating complex systems. Funding options, eligibility, and appointment access created further layers of stress. Even for tamariki, care was delayed — sometimes for years. While support grants like the kaumatua hearing aid fund exist, awareness and accessibility remain major gaps.
The Need for Rongoaa and Kaupapa Maaori Options
Throughout the day, whaanau called for more access to mirimiri and rongoaa Maaori. There was a hunger for services that reflect maatauranga Māori and are grounded in whakapapa and whaanau values. One whaanau member, supporting a younger relative who had experienced a stroke, spoke of the lack of Maaori-led recovery options. Others expressed interest in alternatives to mainstream medication but didn’t know where to start. The desire for Maaori-led, whaanau-centric, culturally affirming care was one of the strongest themes to emerge. It aligns closely with the aspirations of Tainui’s Koiora strategy and the values Te Tiratū holds as we walk alongside whaanau and providers.
A Call to Honour Whaanau Voice in System Change
Tainui Hu-aa-Tau 2025 was more than an event — it was a collective pulse check on how the health system is serving our people. Whaanau were open, honest, and generous with their koorero. Their insights paint a clear picture of a system that needs to evolve, one that genuinely centres Whaanau Voice, upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and recognises hauora as a right, not a privilege. We are committed to carrying these voices forward — into our planning, our advocacy, and our partnership with Te Whatu Ora. We also mihi to Tainui iwi for their bold leadership and vision, and for the opportunity to stand together in kaupapa Maaori-led transformation. Te Tiratū will continue to listen and act — because when whaanau speak, the system must listen and respond.
"Kāore e taea te whakamāhara i tēnei wā” – Kura rata hou ki Waikato
Kua whakaaetia e te kāwanatanga he pūtea mō tētahi kura rata hōu ki Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, ka whakatūria hai te tau 2028.
Ka whakangungua e tēnei kura ngā rata hōu mō ngā hapori tuawhenua me ngā rohe kāore i te pātata ki ngā ratonga hauora.
Hai tā te Tiamana takirua i te Poari o Te Tiratu, e ai ki a Hagen Tautari, ko te mahi mā Te Tiratu ki te kura rata ko te whakatō i ngā wāriu Māori hai pae ārahi i ngā whakahaerenga katoa, mā reira e ū ai te kura ki ngā mātāpono o te ao Māori.
“How do I fix this?” Terereawai’s journey from kura teacher to future nurse practitioner
Photo: Terereawai Kipa-Kearns with whānau
When Terereawai Kipa-Kearns (Waikato, Tainui, Ngāti Mahanga, Te Papa o Rotu Marae) asked herself “How do I fix this?”, it wasn’t a casual question—it was the turning point of her life, and a spark that’s now transforming how hauora care is delivered for Māori whānau. Raised in a typical Māori whānau in Ngāruawāhia, Terereawai grew up with reo Māori and from generations on the benefit. She was the first in her whānau to pursue tertiary education, breaking cycles and building new pathways not just for herself, but for generations to come.
She didn’t start her working life in health. In fact, she was a kura kaupapa Māori teacher for more than a decade—after graduating directly from high school into teacher training, then working with both tamariki and adults to uplift reo Māori. But it was the experience of becoming a māmā—specifically her sixth baby—that changed everything.
When her pēpi became seriously ill with bronchiolitis, she found herself in hospital for weeks, grieving the lack of cultural care. “They said I couldn’t breastfeed, couldn’t sleep with my baby, couldn’t make choices that were part of who I am as a Māori māmā. My baby cried. I cried. We just cried together.”
In the middle of one of those long nights in the hospital, she googled: how to become a nurse. The next morning, she told her husband her plan. He said, “Okay.”
From Classroom to Clinic
Terereawai began nursing training a week after her pēpi turned one. Ten years later, she’s still in the thick of it—now a nurse prescriber, nearing the completion of her Master’s degree, and preparing to step into the highly specialised role of nurse practitioner, one of 66 Māori in that field across Aotearoa which is 9% out of a cohort of 703.
Her path hasn’t been typical. In fact, everything about her mahi is designed to flip the Western health system on its head.
“I started thinking I’d go into hospitals and fix things. But during my nursing training, I realised—I’m never working in a hospital. That system’s broken. I fell in love with mental health instead.”
Why mental health? Because it’s complex. Challenging. Not something that can be “solved” with a simple script. “Helping someone find their way back to wellness—that’s rewarding,” she says.
A New Model of Care, Built from the Ground Up
Seeing gaps became part of her superpower. From community mental health, to child and adolescent support, to COVID response leadership—Terereawai saw firsthand how the existing system failed whānau. “Every time I thought I’d removed a barrier, another would appear.”
This motivated her to become a community prescriber, then a designated prescriber, extending her clinical scope to treat whānau with long-term conditions like diabetes and hypertension—especially when they couldn’t afford or access a GP.
But the real shift came when she realised: she couldn’t do what was needed under someone else’s rules. “I kept getting told no—by people who weren’t clinical. They didn’t see the need.”
So, she founded her own charitable trust: Te Ngakau-aa-Kiwa. Now, she and her team deliver wraparound hauora care on whānau terms.
Whānau-First Healthcare
At Te Ngakau-aa-Kiwa, the model is simple: go to the people, not the other way around.
- Home-based care, not clinic-only appointments
- Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Cultural safety, always
- Health prevention and literacy, not just treatment
- Whānau-led solutions, not system-driven ones
“Western models of care don’t work for our whānau,” Terereawai says. “Expecting someone to take time off work, find transport, and get to a GP during office hours—how is that realistic?”
As Clinical Director, she and her team adapt their hours to suit the needs of the people. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are late-night days. Tuesdays and Thursdays are dedicated to kaumātua day programmes. They see whānau when they need to be seen—early mornings, weekends, whatever it takes.
And the kaupapa works. “We’re seeing real shifts. Because this mahi honours people’s time, their lives, and their tikanga.”
Changing the System, One Whānau at a Time
Even as a nurse prescriber, she sees barriers. “I can treat a sore ear—but if I find something undiagnosed, I still can’t do anything. That’s why I’m becoming a nurse practitioner.”
As a nurse practitioner, Terereawai is the nurse equivalent to a GP. She’ll be able to assess, diagnose, treat, and prescribe—all from inside a whānau home, without them ever stepping into a clinic. That autonomy is rare. Even rarer among Māori.
“In the last three years of postgraduate papers, I’ve been the only Māori in my classes. Out of 80 students.”
That reality drives her every day—to encourage more Māori into health careers, to push for equity in training and workforce development, and to create a new generation of Māori health professionals who are community-rooted and clinically empowered.
“Fixing It” Her Way
What started with one crying mother and a baby in a hospital bed has grown into a movement. A kaupapa. A vision of hauora that centres Māori solutions, Māori leadership, and Māori care.
And she’s not finished yet.
“As soon as I walk into that whānau’s home, I want to be able to do something. Not refer them. Not wait. Just fix it. That’s what this is all about.”
Mauri ora, Terereawai. You’re exactly what our hauora system needs.
Story shared with permission for the Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board.
He Puāwaitanga – A sacred circle of care for wāhine Māori with cancer
Photo: ĀKI Innovations Ltd (ĀKI) kaimahi with whānau
Our Whānau Voice results consistently highlight that wāhine Māori are seeking not only more Māori health professionals within the system but also greater access to rongoā Māori as they navigate healing—especially from mate pukupuku (cancer). Approaches like this one, which place cultural safety, wairua care, and whānau voice at their heart, are exactly what’s needed.
There’s a palpable sense with this kaupapa that the celestial wisdom of our tūpuna has been drawn down from Ranginui, guiding the work with deep ancestral strength and presence. He Puāwaitanga is a hauora Māori wānanga series delivered by ĀKI Innovations Ltd who deliver rehabilitation, rongoā Māori and kaitiakitanga services within the Tainui waka rohe, created by and for wāhine Māori walking the cancer journey.
For many whānau, this powerful programme of He Puāwaitanga offered a profound experience—it was the first time they felt truly seen and heard as Māori within a cancer care setting. The aim of the kaupapa is to provide a culturally responsive service that acknowledges the barriers to fundamental and systemic whānau change.
Marlana Maru, Manukura (Director) shared feedback from wāhine on why it works. One said, “This is the first space where I could speak openly and be understood.” Another told her, “I felt safe here—to be Māori, to ask my questions, and to just be myself.” And another reflected,
“It wasn’t just about having cancer. It was about being alive, and being well, right now.”
These voices reflect the need for culturally grounded care—care that honours identity, nurtures wairua, and holds space for the whole person. Grounded in manaakitanga, clinical expertise, and mātauranga Māori, He Puāwaitanga offers wraparound care that centres the whole person—not just the diagnosis. Waikato-based, the programme weaves cancer support into a broader service that includes ACC injury rehabilitation and traditional rongoā Māori healing.
Leading the programme is Renee Wood, a senior physiotherapist with over 15 years’ experience in oncology rehab and lymphedema management. Using a bioimpedance machine, she is able to monitor tinana indicators such as fluid retention and lymphatic health—especially vital for those affected by node removal or cancer-related swelling. So successful is the kaupapa, Renee presented internationally at the 2024 World Indigenous Cancer Conference in Melbourne.
Co-designed and delivered by a multidisciplinary team from ĀKI, the initiative brought together a physio, social worker, counsellor, kairongoā and kaiārahi to support wāhine in culturally grounded healing. They facilitated workshops on rongoā and rongoā rākau, shared knowledge of maramataka and movement, and held space for emotional wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment. To enable participation, petrol vouchers were offered—particularly for those travelling from outside Hamilton—and nourishing kai was provided to meet the nutritional needs of attendees.
Culturally Safe Care, Centred on Wāhine
The first He Puāwaitanga wānanga ran as an eight-week series three years ago. Each wāhine participant was at a different point in their cancer journey—some receiving active treatment, some post-treatment, and some told there were no medical options left. They came seeking information, connection, and space to be fully themselves.
What they received was a safe te ao Māori space where:
- Physical wellbeing could be tracked and understood
- Individualised nutrition plans were developed (including for those on strict diets like carnivore or keto)
- Emotional and spiritual health was honoured through kōrero, rongoā, and movement
- Deep topics like intimacy, end-of-life care, and legacy were approached with honesty and aroha
A Whānau of Experts, Chosen by the Wahine
One of the unique strengths of He Puāwaitanga was the ability for wāhine to choose their support team. A truly transdisciplinary approach involving physiotherapists, occupational therapists, counsellors, rongoā practitioners, and social workers—with a strong belief in whānau-led decision making.
Most wāhine chose Renee for follow-up physiotherapy, but a few also requested nutrition support. This included working with a non-Māori nutritionist grounded in holistic philosophy. Wāhine learned to align their nourishment to their body’s unique needs, with protocols that might include keto, high-fat, or low-sugar diets.
Others sought rongoā Māori support, including mirimiri, oro mauri (sound healing through the use of taonga pūoro). These therapies provided deep wairua release and support through vibration, rhythm, and presence.
At one-day wānanga, wāhine were introduced to poi movements paired with pao—a short song written by Renee’s cousin, in memory of her mother who passed from breast cancer. The pao spoke of anguish, transformation, and hope—offering a healing journey through sound and movement. Renee’s father even made kukau / porotiti from reclaimed rimu, which wāhine could take home.
Removing the Barriers, Making It Accessible
In most cancer care models, services like oncology rehab, physio, or mental health support are only available to those with ACC claims or private insurance—and even then, only if the right packages are in place. Most standard insurance doesn’t cover oncology rehab. He Puāwaitanga overcomes these barriers. With public funding from Te Aka Whai Ora, the programme gave wāhine access to the same care typically reserved for the insured—without the cost. It meant Māori were no longer left out of essential recovery services.
But funding only stretches so far. While some one-on-one sessions are still available thanks to a donation made to ĀKI by a private insurance company, the full group wānanga hasn’t been delivered since late 2023. The desire and need are still there—what’s missing is sustainable resourcing. He Puāwaitanga has shown what’s possible when cancer care is led by cultural safety, clinical skill, and kaupapa Māori. Wāhine left not only with new knowledge, but with strengthened relationships, tools to stay well, and restored mauri.
As we look to the future, Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board strongly supports the vision of He Puāwaitanga to build a sustainable version of this kaupapa—one that continues to meet wāhine where they are, honours their stories, and provides the wraparound support they should have access too.
Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) amendment Bill passes first reading
The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill aimed at reforming the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 has passed its first reading in Parliament. The legislation was introduced by Health Minister, Hon. Simeon Brown who says it “puts patients first”. He described the reforms as a move toward “less Wellington waffle, more results,” with legislated specific health targets, stating “what gets measured gets managed.”
Opposition MPs from various parties strongly criticised the Bill during its first reading, warning it would roll back Māori health equity, strip Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments, and shift the system away from prevention and public wellbeing. All-in-all it was “devastating” to the aspirations of Māori.
While acknowledging the need to improve hospital wait times and workforce pressures, MPs argued that reform should not come at the cost of Māori-led solutions or equity. They condemned the removal of Te Tiriti obligations, how Iwi Māori Partnership Boards have become advisory roles, and the loss of Māori health targets — describing it as an attempt to “whitewash” Māori governance.
Broad opposition across the sector was also raised in the House which spanned Māori and non-Māori organisations — including the National Iwi Chairs Forum, PSA Māori Caucus, Hauora Māori groups, and Waitangi Tribunal claimants.
Several experts, including Dame Naida Glavish, Professor Sue Crengle, and Dr Rawiri Keenan, labelled the Bill a “direct attack on Māori wellbeing”, with Keenan calling it “ethnocide.” Opposition speakers also highlighted the key role iwi and Māori providers played during COVID-19 for all of society and warned that their leadership was now being undermined.
Members also said the Bill shifts the system’s focus from Pae Ora (healthy futures) to Pae Mate (illness), weakening prevention and population health strategies. They also accused the Government of politicising the public sector and offering hollow praise for health workers amid ongoing workforce burnout and departures to Australia. Opposition leaders vowed to repeal the Bill if elected in 2026.
The Bill will now go to select committee for public submissions. It will report back on 25 November 2025.