Our LEGISLATION
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SIIA released our first public-facing draft of our legislation in February, 2024. Our Draft Legislation is informed through years of story-gathering, consultation, and community engagement with our Member Nations. Through this process, we are ensuring our law is founded in the unique cultures, values, and traditions of the South Island communities.
As of August 2024, we are pleased to share an updated version of our Draft Legislation. This updated draft has been refined in accordance with the feedback and suggestions we have received from community members and community engagement sessions since February 2024. While some aspects of our legislation were affirmed through community engagement, other elements required significant revisions to align with the traditional and current practices and values of the our Member Nations in caring for their children and families.
By the end of summer 2024, we will release an updated Legislation Overview document highlighting substantive changes since the first draft, and noting key aspects of our law.
We continue to welcome and encourage community input on our Draft Legislation as we work towards finalization.
See our Draft Legislation and Legislative Overview Below: