Iwi leaders are waiting to see how discussions with the Prime Minister play out at Waitangi, in the face of strained relations

Christopher Luxon's confirmed he will be going to the Bay of Islands on Wednesday to meet the Iwi Chairs' Forum.

Mr Luxon will then attend the party leaders' powhiri on Thursday, before going to Auckland for a community event on Waitangi Day.

Ngapuhi chairman Mane Tahere says he wants to know how Mr Luxon sees their future relationship.

Mr Tahere says the last two years have painted a picture of them, and he would like to see more encouragement for kotahitanga or unity.