Info Our office is closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2026 for Easter.

The application portal remains available on these days.

Whaiwhia te kete mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou. Fill the basket of knowledge for the sake of your wellbeing.

The information in this section is for iwi Māori. You have an important role in the Fast-track law and this information is intended to help you participate fully in the Fast-track process.

  • What is Fast-track and what does it mean for us?

    Certain iwi authorities, hapū, Treaty settlement entities and other Māori groups may be involved throughout the Fast-track process.
    He aha te Fast-track | What is Fast-track and what does it mean for us?

  • How can we provide feedback?

    Ka whakanuia tōu kōrero (your feedback is important). Māori may be asked to comment or provide feedback on different applications or aspects of applications.
    Whakahoki kōrero | How can we provide feedback?

  • How does Te Tiriti interact with Fast-track?

    Some Fast-track provisions direct decision makers to consider Treaty settlements and other specific arrangements in the process of making decisions around Fast-track projects.
    How does Te Tiriti interact with Fast-track?

  • Māori invited to work with the panel on a project

    You may be invited to work with a panel. Learn how panels approach mātauranga and tikanga, expert conferencing and joint discussions, site visits, mediation and more.
    Māori invited to work with the panel on a project

  • Which Māori groups are invited to comment on a Fast-track application?

    Legislation sets out who must be invited to comment on a Fast-track application. This includes several Māori groups named in the Fast-track law.
    Which Māori groups are invited to comment on a Fast-track application?