...Preamble to the 1862 Act stated that the new legislation would ‘greatly promote the peaceful settlement of the colony and the advancement and civilisation of the natives’ if their rights to land were ‘assimilated as nearly as possible to the ownership of land according to British law’.
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The scope of the review focuses on four key areas: • Ownership: Māori land owners are affiliated and engaged with the land; • Governance: there are appropriate structures and trustees with expertise to support effective decision-making; • Access to resources: resources are available to enact decisions; and • Utilisation: the better utilisation of Māori land is enabled.
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Apply online Download the application form Amalgamation An amalgamation merges Māori land blocks together to create a new block with common ownership.
If an owner of Māori freehold land in multiple ownership has paid more than their share of water services changes, they can apply to the Māori Land Court for a “charging order” to recover the excess amount paid.
In addition, in accordance with rule 5.11(1)(b)(iii) of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011, a brief summary of the reason why the application has not been finally determined is also provided for each entry.
Traditional whenua boundaries of hapū and whānau were changed and not all members were granted ownership. Individual land ownership made it easier for settlers to buy and sell land.
This will make it easier to build on Māori reservation land. OCCUPATION ORDER: An occupation order provides the right to build on a piece of land owned by multiple owners (but does not grant a title of ownership over that piece of land).
Awaiting Administrative Action Page 1 of 66 Quarterly Schedule of Outstanding Applications aged over 6 months old held by Māori Land Court or Māori Appellate Court as at 31 May 2023 Produced pursuant to rul 5.11 of the Māori Land Court Rules 2011 A20170007136 6/12/2017 Taraire 1V - Application to the Chief Judge 45/93 Deputy Registrar 1.
It also enables Māori landowners to seek a charging order if they have paid more than their share of water services charges on Māori freehold land held in multiple ownership. The Act also allows for appeals to the Māori Appellate Court in relation to decisions of the Māori Land Court around access to Māori land for water infrastructure.
