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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).
Land adjoining a local council road
Where a block fronts a road, consent is
required from the district council.
Building
if you intend to build on the block, you
will need to get a building permit from the
district council. note that fines of up to
$150,000 can be incurred for not having a
building permit.
Land adjoining a local council road
Where a block fronts a road, consent is
required from the district council.
Building
if you intend to build on the block, you
will need to get a building permit from the
district council. note that fines of up to
$150,000 can be incurred for not having a
building permit.
Māori land is deemed to be held ‘in common’ unless otherwise determined by the
Māori Land Court.
BUILDING
If you intend to build on the block, you will need to get
a building permit from the district council.
For these discussions, you should have a sketch plan of where you want to occupy or build, a calculation of how much land you'll need, and information about how your occupation or building could benefit the other owners.
Using a reservation for an activity
ACTIVITIES REQUIRING TRUSTEES’ WRITTEN
AUTHORITY
Before the following activities can take place, prior written
authority of the trustees is required:
• the use of any building on the reservation
• the promotion or holding of a hui, meeting or other large
gathering of people
• the promotion or holding of a sports event, competition or
concert
• other activities or events as decided by the trustees.