Judge Te Kani Williams analyses how New Zealand's laws protect indigenous cultural heritage and customary rights, and poses the question - are they adequate?
Fourth And one of the funnier issues that it has thrown up for improvement, involves the appellations chosen for land blocks.
Ko te amorangi ki mua ko te hāpai ō ki muri Understanding how we can help you to have a positive experience Just like the marae and how we organise ourselves to carry out the relevant rituals, nau mai is where information gathering and preparation takes place before you file an application.
Printing a block map Step 2 A pop-up window will open, displaying a printable version of the block map and basic information.
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In such cases form 14 should be completed. HOW TO FILE AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM (i) This form must be accompanied with the appropriate application fee and be filed in the Office of the Chief Registrar; (ii) Please ensure that all information required on the form is completed; (iii) You must supply a list of Respondents and/or affected parties and their contact details; (iv) Where tick boxes are provided please ensure you tick all those boxes that apply to your applicati...
am interested in or affected by this application and I give notice that I intend to appear at the hearing to: (Please tick the statement that applies ) Support the application; or Oppose the application; or Listen to the application and see how I might be affected For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPEAR UPON APPLICATION Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 Form 5 Rule 5.9(2)(a) For more information visit www.māorilandcourt.govt.nz Page 2 M...
