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Iwi leaders at Waitangi in Feb 2026 focused on climate resilience, youth action, and Māori-led housing and education reforms amid worsening disasters.
Iwi leaders at Waitangi in February 2026 prioritized climate change, citing worsening storms and floods across the North Island that have displaced families and turned marae into emergency shelters.
The National Iwi Chairs Forum, representing over 70 iwi, called for long-term planning and emphasized data sovereignty, youth-led climate action, and stronger resilience measures.
A $1 million Marae Emergency Response Fund was launched to reimburse disaster-related costs.
Meanwhile, Māori-led housing projects have advanced significantly, with 463 homes approved and 392 under contract, supported by a $200 million government investment.
In education, iwi leaders urged greater Māori authority in vocational reforms, stressing the need for inclusive governance and stable funding.
Los líderes iwi en Waitangi en febrero de 2026 se centraron en la resiliencia climática, la acción juvenil y las reformas de vivienda y educación lideradas por los maoríes en medio del empeoramiento de los desastres.