The Human Rights Commission will no longer consider individual complaints over the use of te reo Māori or the term Pākehā.
It has announced that in future only a standard response will be provided.
Chief executive Rebecca Elvy said the commission does not offer its resolution service for these complaints.
"The Human Rights Act sets out what types of discrimination are unlawful. The use of te reo does not fit the criteria," she said.
"So, this aligns with our legislation, and better directs our resources."