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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.
Pātaka Whenua Guidance Registered User Guide Date produced: 15 August 2023 Last modified: 13 December 2023 māorilandcourt.govt.nz Registered User Guide Te Kooti Whenua Māori – Māori Land Court Being a registered user means you can: • Create and submit applications online • Save and return to your incomplete applications • Track progress on your applications • Pay filing fees • Submit enquiries • Receive notifications on your applications and enquiries from the c...
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Charging orders – water services charges on Māori land • In certain situations, Māori landowners may have to pay for water services charges under section 68 of the Act.
• Track progress of your applications. • Pay filing fees. • Submit enquiries. • Receive notifications on your applications and enquiries from the court
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However, you will need to pay for travel to attend mediation and any independent legal advice you seek.
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The Māori Land Court (Te Kooti Whenua Māori) is the New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
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The Māori Land Court (Te Kooti Whenua Māori) is the New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
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The Māori Land Court (Te Kooti Whenua Māori) is the New Zealand court that hears matters relating to Māori land.
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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.