Constitutional Korero Conference 2022
Te Wai Ariki convened the Constitutional Kōrero conference on 21-23 November 2022.
This was a once in a decade International event that brought together experts from around Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to discuss the constitutional transformation from an Indigenous perspective, and how to reform Aotearoa New Zealand’s current constitutional arrangements to better realise Māori aspirations for tino rangatiratanga.

Constitutional Kōrero Conference 2022: Major National Conference on Constitutional Transformation
- About
The conference will lead to concrete ideas for constitutional transformation and, also, inspired us all to continue to advocate for constitutional reform.
- Speakers
Our keynote speakers included preeminent scholars and advocated from Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United States, Canada, Hawaii, Japan, Vanuatu, Tanzania, Chile and Ecuador.
- Video and recordings
Video clips of Constitutional Kōrero Conference 2022.
- Media
Media associated with the Constitutional Kōrero Conference 2022 includes the below.
Date | Title | Media |
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26 Nov 2022 | What might NZ constitution based on the treaty look like? | RNZ |
25 Nov 2022 | Māori academics compare notes on constitution change | Waatea News |
7 Dec 2022 | Sir Geoffrey Palmer: constitutional reformer determined to make a difference | VUW |
17 Oct 2022 | Legal academic to discuss constitution’s fragile foundations |
UoA |
24 Aug 2022 | Facing fears and refocusing on rangatiratanga Māori | UoA |
15 Jul 2021 | The contentious He Puapua plan explained | Stuff |
17 May 2021 | What is He Puapua? | RNZ |
3 May 2021 | He Puapua report Collins called 'divisive' meant to create unity, author says | RNZ |