Methods The Commission worked closely with Pou Tangata and Pou Tikanga from the National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF), Community Housing Aotearoa and many others in the preparation of the Guidelines. Prior to the drafting of the Guidelines, preliminary consultations were held with a wide range of stakeholders from June 2020 to the end of August 2020. During this period, the Commission and Community Housing Aotearoa convened a number of hui to seek feedback on a discussion paper. Meetings were conducted predominately via Zoom as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with participation by people from around Aotearoa New Zealand. The Guidelines were released as a draft consultation document on 12 November 2020 and a consultation period ran until 21 December 2020. The Commission welcomed submissions by email and in person. The Commission received numerous responses with feedback, including from local and central government, advocacy organisations, and individuals. During January 2021 the Commission met with a range of stakeholders who wished to discuss the Guidelines and their feedback in more detail. The feedback the Commission received throughout this process was invaluable in re-drafting and refining the Guidelines. Following the consultation period, the Commission produced a second draft of the Guidelines which were again provided to NICF for their review and comment. For more detail on methodology, please refer to Appendix 1. 2 Human Rights Commission