Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 Factsheet copy
Charging orders – water services charges on Māori land • In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to pay for water services charges under section 99 of the Act.
Charging orders – water services charges on Māori land • In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to pay for water services charges under section 99 of the Act.
It advised the council that they were “in adverse possession” of that land and recommended they seek clarification of the ownership of the land from the Māori Land Court.
However, you will need to pay for travel to attend mediation and any independent legal advice you seek.
A further advantage is that an urupā that is constituted as a Māori reservation and which does not exceed 2 hectares in size is, pursuant to the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, non-rateable. Conclusion Setting aside land for a new urupā is a significant undertaking for the beneficial owners of the land.
• Track progress of your applications. • Pay filing fees. • Submit enquiries. • Receive notifications on your applications and enquiries from the court
How-do-I-user-guides/Become-a-registered-Pataka-Whenua-user-v1-9.pdf (1.1 mb)
The Māori Land Court (Te Kooti Whenua Māori) is the New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
Uploads/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
The Māori Land Court (Te Kooti Whenua Māori) is the New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
Uploads/MOJ0217-v2.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
The Māori Land Court (Te Kooti Whenua Māori) is the New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.1E-Maori-Land-Trusts-May19-v2-WEB.pdf (166 kb)
Income collected by a Māori land trust or incorporation is subject to income tax laws.
Banks and lending institutions can sell your land at market rate if you default on your payments, which can be a devastating loss for your whānau.