12/06/2026
Community Commissioning Proposal Update
Following a due diligence process and consideration of the information available, Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou has determined it will not participate in the current SIA Community Commissioning EOI proposal that closed today.
While the Board acknowledges the aspirations behind the initiative, a number of important matters remained unresolved and insufficient certainty was available to support participation within the timeframe provided.
The Board has considered advice relating to governance, accountability, Treaty settlement interests, Crown relationships, the need for proper iwi engagement and other matters identified through its assessment process.
Read the full statement here: www.ngatiporou.com/publication/commissioningproposalupdate